Following
the success of The Colonial Show - which was born out of the closure of Old
Sydney Town in 2003, The Colonial Gold Show went into production.
Written by Vincent Wren who was a former employee of the Bathurst Gold
Fields prior to moving to Old Sydney Town. While at the Bathurst
Goldfields he was instrumental in researching and establishing the Life
Styles Program. The Colonial Gold Show gives students access to the
historical events which shaped the Colony’s future. The discovery of
gold was to give Australia its start and identity as a nation. Gold was
treated as ready money.
Taking the Learning Outcomes and presenting them in the style of the
street theatre synonymous with Old Sydney Town, songs of the era and
making sure that every piece of information delivered to the students
was factual The Colonial Gold Show was born. The show, based on the Unit
GOLD is aimed at Stage 3 in the Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
Syllabus, and can ALSO be incorporated in the (C.O.G.S.) Connected
Outcomes Group Support Curriculum The show is suitable for the entire
primary school.
The show allows students to learn in an enjoyable way and participate as
the excitement of the gold rush era comes alive in front of them. The
show relies on students becoming involved and taking on various role
plays.
There is currently no other organisation presenting a show based on the
Australian Gold Rush as we recreate the era between 1851 from the first
public discovery of gold at Ophir to 1855 and twelve months after Eureka
Stockade.
There is no better educational performance that will allow you and
your students to experience the Life on the Gold Fields. Offer your
students and school the opportunity to experience Life in the Gold Field
... Call or Book "The
Colonial Gold Show" and let your students experience the most productive
educational excursion in Australia
THE COLONIAL GOLD SHOW IS A REVERSE EXCURSION
or
An INCURSION
A reverse excursion or incursion refers to a school excursion that is
actually performed or done within the school grounds. This is where the
performers come into the school. With the current policies e.g. risk
assessments, insurance and safety issues it is becoming increasingly
difficult for schools to arrange excursions outside the school. This is
a convenient and cost effective method for the schools.
