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.