
St Paul's Drouin student William Elliott experiences how different school was in a bygone era.

Mack Flint enjoying the local wildlife.

Heidi McCann has a go at the old piano.

Fynn Upston learns what an old fuel pump looked like.
By stepping back in time at Old Gippstown, teachers from St Paul's Anglican Grammar School provided Drouin campus students a unique opportunity to experience life in a bygone era and reflect on how much has changed.
Seated at antique wooden desks and taught from a chalkboard, students experienced school without screens or smartboards – a striking contrast to their modern classrooms.
They also tried their hand at traditional, handcrafted games like tenpin bowling, quoits and horseshoe throwing, discovering that fun in the past came with a bit more effort.
Explorations around the heritage village included visits to The General Store, Service Station and Blacksmith's Workshop, to name a few.
More than just a lesson in history for their unit on family history and inventions, the day offered a meaningful experience beyond the classroom, connecting students with the past while supporting their wellbeing through hands-on learning and community connection.