Year 4 Excursion to the Rocks

As part of our ‘First Contacts’ history unit of work, Year 4 embarked on a guided walking tour of the Rocks. Students learned about daily life in the early colony and visited historical sites such as Cadman’s Cottage and Campbell’s Cove. A highlight of the experience was the opportunity to dress up as the governor or captains, convicts or free settlers. Each student was given the identity of a significant person of the time to connect them to the historical setting.

I learned more about Governor Arthur Phillip and his role in the early colony.

Kingsley Cheung, 4 Nepean

I learned that Indigenous name for The Rocks is Tallawoladah.

Sydney Truong, 4 Daintree

I realised that some convicts were actually very talented and became quite wealthy.

Ramzi Nakhl (4 Cooks)

I enjoyed learning about the history of Cadman’s Cottage and the different relationships between convicts and free settlers.

Talia Jabbour, 4 Nepean

I learned that convicts could get their sentence changed if they were to get married to a free settler.

Jayden Agius, 4 Daintree

I enjoyed dressing up as a free settler and it was interesting to learn about the different backstories of merchants.

Elena Magri, 4 Cooks

Year 4 Teachers