Human Geographic Influence- School Program

In May 1875 brothers William and Archibald Paterson climbed the spire of Scots' Church, built on one of the highest points of the city, to take this panoramic photograph of Melbourne. The panorama shows a large and sprawling metropolis, with the suburbs of East Melbourne, South Melbourne and Carlton visible in the distance.

Available from term 4, 2025

For 7 years Melbourne was the world’s most liveable city. But what does that mean, and how did we get there? This cross-curriculum program examines two of Melbourne’s catalysts of change: colonisation and the gold rush. The urbanisation of Melbourne could not occur without major population growth. Students will consider the residential distribution in Victoria over time, and the ways its people have altered the natural and built environments of Melbourne. Discover the Yarra River’s history of flooding, and the many ways Melbourne’s citizens have lived with water.

Levels 7 to 10
Geography
History

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Tours are charged at $10 per student. The minimum group size is 10 students, the maximum group size per session is 50 for Primary or Secondary students.
Group sizes less than 10 will be charged $100 (minimum charge).

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If the number of students attending changes, the Bookings Officer must be informed in writing on [email protected] two days prior to the date of the excursion. If we are not notified, tours will be charged for the originally booked number.

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Schools must be accompanied by at teacher/chaperone at all times. We request minimum/maximum 1 adult per 12 primary students, 1 adult per 12 secondary students, and 1 adult per special needs student. If the number of adults exceeds a ratio of 2:12 adults to students, any additional adults may be charged at the student rate of $10 per person.

Schools will only be permitted into the building during their allocated tour time. We regret that changes to tax invoices cannot be made and refunds will not be paid.

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