ABOUT ANZAC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

Hurstville Museum & Gallery has conducted high quality education programs for primary and secondary schools for over 10 years. Our new Anzac Education program was developed in 2015 in conjunction with the Anac centenary. It promotes a greater understanding and recognition of our Anzac legacy amongst school students from the local Sydney area and meets a number of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus outcomes. 

 

The Anzac Education program includes six 30-minute modules, which all have a focus on analysing and interpreting primary and secondary sources. Many of the sources used are exclusive to the Hurstville City Library Museum & Gallery collection, giving students access to photographs, letters, oral histories and objects unobtainable elsewhere. Select modules include object handling, personnel profiling, oral history interviews and research techniques. 

 

The structure and content of each module is progressive and designed to adapt to the requirements of different learning stages. Curriculum outcomes focus on developing historical skills and inquiry, though some key content areas are also covered.

 

In addition, schools may book in for a 90-minute oral history workshop with a local returned service member or relative. Students will be able to ask their own questions and, with permission, record the speakers. Where possible, Hurstville Museum & Gallery will source speakers who have lived in the local area for some time.

 

Schools select their preferred modules to tailor-make an Anzac Education program that best suits their needs. Each module includes relevant pre-visit and post-visit resources, activities and support. 

 

Download the Hurstville Museum & Gallery Anzac Education information pack for more information.