Year 11 Ancient History Excursion – Chau Chak Wing Museum

Our visit to the Chau Chak Wing Museum was an extraordinary experience that quickly became my school highlight, as handling a multitude of ancient and delicate artefacts is a once in a lifetime experience that we were lucky enough to touch and inspect. Immediately we were given artefacts ranging from ancient Egyptian shabti totems, to ferocious Spartan weapons giving us an insight into the culture and way of living that existed before our time. Personally, I’ve always had a passion for the past, specifically the world of Greek myths and folklore, so visiting the Chau Chak Wing Museum, a place defined by myths, legends and history, was like a dream come true. The ancient artefacts and our amazing tour guide provided us with interesting facts and knowledge about ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome that provided us with a richer understanding of the past. Overall, it was an insightful experience that brought out ‘in class learning’ to life, providing us with an excellent learning opportunity that enabled us to experience the ancient world. 

Cassia, Year 11