PD and Public Programs
2010 Public Program
Celebrating 40 Years!
Sovereign Hill is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010. A wonderful program of events is planned for our members and visitors. Find out more here
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Professional Learning For Teachers
Public Programs
Gold Museum Exhibitions for schools
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Professional Learning for Teachers 2010
Bookings are essential for all Professional Learning Activities Phone (03) 5337 1188
1. Thursday, 4 March, Sustainability Education and History. What can we learn from the Past?
Discover how to incorporate an historical perspective in your Sustainability Unit. Discover how students can use Sovereign Hill’s Outdoor Museum to compare their environmental footprint with an 1850s person and what that means for their lifestyle. Suitable for teachers 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm. Free
2. Thursday, 11 March, Trapped Teachers Preview
Trapped, Sovereign Hill’s newest underground exhibit tells the emotionally powerful story of the disaster that struck Creswick’s New Australasian No 2 Mine in 1882. The multi-sensory experience tells a remarkable story of bravery, of love and loss, and of the resilience of goldfields communities. We’ll share with you the background to the story and the challenges in telling it. Then, travel into the mine on the Inclined Tramway to experience the heart-wrenching story that is still the worst tragedy in Victoria’s long gold mining history. Suitable for teachers and Sovereign Hill members. 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Free
3. Saturday, 27 March, HTAV Members Day
A special day for HTAV and Sovereign Hill teacher members to find out what is new at Sovereign Hill Education. Join your colleagues to find out about Sovereign Hill’s education programs, experience the new Trapped exhibit about the Creswick Mine disaster, preview a new interpretive theatre piece on the Anti-Chinese League, meet the real Lola Montez—the Madonna of her day, and enjoy a free light lunch and have time to explore the rest of Sovereign Hill. Starts at 9.30 am – All day. Free
4. Wednesday, 26 May, National Sorry Day -Indigenous People and the Victorian Gold Rushes
Vicki Peart is the Stolen Generations Officer for the Ballarat Aboriginal Co-op. She will talk to teachers about this tragic part of our history. Emma Corbett, Sovereign Hill’s Indigenous Education Officer will discuss the issue and its importance in the secondary classroom. Research by the University of Ballarat’s Dr Fred Cahir has broken new ground on the nature of contact between Indigenous people and the gold rushes. His research exposes some of the myths and untold stories surrounding black and white relations during the mid nineteenth century. Find out about our Indigenous History and explore Sovereign Hill’s new Indigenous education programs. Free. 4.30pm to 6.30pm
5. Friday, 18 June, Regional Toolbox for Environmental Change 2010 Sustainability Forum at Narmbool.
Greening Australia, Sustainability Victoria and Sovereign Hill are partnering to deliver the second Regional Toolbox for Environmental Change forum in Victoria. This forum specifically for regional teachers and environmental educators will provide delegates with inspiring experts on sustainability and biodiversity, participation in ‘hands-on’ workshops and demonstrations, loads of ideas and resources for effective teaching strategies. Suitable for teachers, environmental educators and educational resource developers. 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Registrations via Greening Australia Ph (03) 9450 5321. Download the Program here.
6. Saturday, 19 June, Pre Book Week Conference – Across the Story Bridge
Suzanne Thwaites, the Victorian Childrens’ Book Council judge, will discuss the books nominated for the prestigious Children’s Book of the Year award, and provide an insight into judging excellence in children’s literature. Ideal for Primary teachers and librarians. 11.00 am - 2.00 pm $35 ($40 for non members) includes a light lunch.
7.Thursday, 15 July, Lola Montez Returns to the Victoria Theatre
Lola Montez was considered notorious by many when she visited the Victorian goldfields, but her talent and reputation abroad made her the Madonna of her day. Come and see Lola as you will never have seen her before, find out about this remarkable woman’s achievements, and enjoy a recreation of her premiere performance in the Victoria Theatre. Suitable for teachers and Sovereign Hill Members. 5. 00 pm to 7.00 pm. Free
8. Friday, 13 August, Primary Teachers’ Conference: Literacy Through History
A one-day conference supported by Sovereign Hill, the School Library Assoc. of Victoria (SLAV) and The History Teachers Assoc. of Victoria (HTAV). During 2010, draft curriculum for K-10 English, Maths, Science and History will be released for the new National Curriculum. In the primary classroom, effective teaching strategies will incorporate literacy and the development to f historical literacy skills. The conference will focus on innovative teaching strategies integrating history and literacy. The day will also include ideas for Book Week activities. Suitable for Primary teachers. 9.00 am – 3.30 pm Cost: $80.00 Sovereign Hill, HTAV and SLAV members, $100 others. Prepayment required
Public Programs
1. Sunday, 14 February and Saturday, 20 February, Chinese New Year Activities The year of the Tiger.
Click here for a program of events. Available free for Sovereign Hill visitors.
2. Saturday 27 February. Sustainability at Sovereign Hill.
This 40 minute behind-the-scenes tour will show you how Sovereign Hill manages its approach to waste recycling and water sustainability strategies. Meet at 11.30 am at the Post Office. Suitable for adult visitors. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
3. Saturday 29 May, Mutton, damper, champagne and oysters: Food on the Goldfields.
Find out about the astonishing variety of food money gold could buy for you in Ballarat’s golden heyday in the 1850s and 1860s. You’ll have some surprises in store and maybe a delicacy or two as well! Meet at 11.30 am at the Post Office. 40 minutes and suitable for adult visitors. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
4. Thursday, 15 July, Lola Montez Returns to the Victoria Theatre
Lola Montez was considered notorious by many when she visited the Victorian goldfields, but her talent and reputation abroad made her the Madonna of her day. Come and see Lola as you will never have seen her before, find out about this remarkable woman’s achievements, and enjoy a recreation of her premiere performance in the Victoria Theatre. Suitable for teachers and Sovereign Hill Members. 5. 00 pm to 7.00 pm. Free
5. Thursday, 29 July, A short history of 19th century time
Join us as we explore the ways in which time was recorded, told and used in the mid-19th century. Clocks, and whistles, the passage of seasons, the sun and the stars and the phases of the moon. Victoria Theatre. 4.00pm to 5.00pm and suitable for adults. Free. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
6. Sunday, 1 August, Horses Birthday
All horses become a year older on 1 August each year. Come and celebrate the Horses’ Birthday with us at Sovereign Hill. Enjoy a wagon ride followed by demonstrations of harnessing and a stable tour for the whole family. One hour sessions conducted at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
7. Sunday, 15 August, Steam Operations Day
Sovereign Hill will be alive with steam engines on 15 August and we have a special kid’s program to experience Sovereign Hill’s magnificent working heritage steam collection. You get to find gold in a most unexpected place in the popular ‘Stoked’ program. Suitable for primary school aged kids and their families. Sessions at 11.am and 1.00 pm. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
8. Saturday 21 August Ballarat Biodiversity Discovery.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Join us at Narmbool for a hands-on, discovery filled, 2-hour exploration of Biodiversity. There will be two expeditions on the day at 10am and 1pm, with wet weather alternatives.
BBQ lunch will be available for $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Bookings are essential. Please telephone 53371188.
9. Saturday 28 August, The world in Ferment in the 1850s
Whilst the goldrushes were at their height, the world was going through some extraordinary change—politics, technology and grand ambition were creating a new global order. And the consequences were magnificent and terrible. Find out more about where our modern world has come from. 40 minutes and suitable for adult visitors. Meet at the Post Office at 11.30 am. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
10. Sunday, 29 August, Cultural Diversity on the Goldfields
Explore the cultural diversity of the goldfields through a rotation of activities involving Indigenous goldfields history, the Immigration experience, the Chinese on the goldfields and music of the world. Two 90 minute sessions will be run at 11.00 am and 1.00 pm daily. Free after entry.
11. Saturday 4 September, Sovereign Hill Garden Tour.
Sovereign Hill’s head gardener will take you on a guided tour of Sovereign Hill’s fascinating 1850s gardens. You’ll be surprised by the variety of plants and gardens. Meet at 11.30 am at the Post Office. 40 minutes and suitable for adult visitors. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
12. Saturday 2 October Ballarat Biodiversity Discovery.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Join us at Narmbool for a hands-on, discovery filled, 2-hour exploration of Biodiversity. There will be two expeditions on the day at 10am and 1pm, with wet weather alternatives.
BBQ lunch will be available for $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Bookings are essential. Please telephone 53371188.
13. Sunday, 24 October, History Week. Narmbool History Walk
Explore Narmbool’s cultural history through a tour of its gardens, the heritage buildings, the old sheep wash, remnants of an 1870s settler’s homestead, the grave of one of Narmbool’s colonial occupants and an Indigenous perspective on the significance of Narmbool. Find out what these sites tell us about this important property and the history of Western Victoria’s pastoral industry. Bring your walking shoes, a drink and a hat. Involves moderate walking on rough tracks. Suitable for Sovereign Hill Members and Teacher Members 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Start at the Garden Room, Narmbool, Elaine Cost: $20 per person includes a light lunch. Bookings and prior payment essential. (03) 5337 1188
14. Thursday 28 October, Horrid Novels. Victorian Gothic sensation and supernatural fiction.
Definitely not suitable for the kids! . 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm. 60 minutes and suitable for adult visitors. Free after entry. Bookings (03) 5337 1188
Gold Museum Exhibitions
School Bookings can be made via Sovereign Hill Education.
Ercildoune: Story of a Station, An exhibition of the treasures from one of Ballarat’s most important and early pastoral properties. Exhibiting all 2010.
Sovereign Hill 40th Anniversary Memories Album and Photograph Competition You are invited to contribute photographs of your memories of Sovereign Hill to an on-line exhibition (see www.sovereignhill.com.au for more information on how to participate) March to April, 2010
*Australian Minescapes: Edward Burtynsky A travelling exhibition of magnificent, large-scale landscape images by the world-renowned photographer, Edward Burtynsky. A once-only opportunity to see these gems from the collection of the Western Australian Museum.8 March to 20 June 2010
Courage To Care Hear the poignant stories of Holocaust survivors and of some of those brave people who sheltered Jews during that awful time. At the Gold Museum from 24 May to 4 June. Make sure you book early. Watch out for details of the opening and members preview for this exhibition.
*Ned Kelly: Fact and Fiction A National Museum of Australia Touring Exhibition on one of the most controversial characters in Australia’s colonial history, featuring rare material from the NMA’s collection. 14 June to 29 August 2010
Beautiful Ballarat: The Early Days of Tourism A joint venture project with the Ballarat Historical Society showcasing the early days of tourism in the Ballarat region. September/October 2010
*Forty Years – Forty Projects Sovereign Hill Celebrates its 40thAnniversary. October 2010 – Feb., 2011
*Chocolate Dreams, Precious Portions Packaging The Ballarat History Learning Circle will invite students from a Ballarat Secondary College to research and present this intriguing look into the packaging and marketing of chocolate. November 2010 to February 2010
*Ballarat Arts Scape Ballarat Arts Foundation – A Decade of Support Community Exhibition . Nov. 2010 – Jan. 2011
* Teacher members should watch out for opportunities to attend openings of these exhibitions