Volume 31 Issue 9- 21 June 2019

Year 10 History incursion - performance of 'Dusted Off'

On Friday 14 June, Year 10 History students were lucky to engage in a performance by renowned singer/actor Brett Hunt and his one man show: 'Dusted Off' The Vietnam War.

Brett's father was Frankie - immortalised in the Redgum classic 'I was only 19'  https://youtu.be/Urtiyp-G6jY 

One of our students reflected on their experience in the following way:
'Dusted Off' was amazing to watch, I have never seen anything like it before, performed live in front of me. From the way Brett presented his story I was able to feel and imagine myself in that time. I was able to feel the pain and exhaustion experienced through his body language and voice. The music spoke to me.  I found it extremely interesting how he could multitask between talking, singing and playing guitar. Through Brett Hunt, I was given a little bit of an insight into the life of soldiers who fought during the war. It wasn't just the fighting part of the war that was traumatising, it was the 'waiting' for it to happen that kept them on their feet. I was amazed by the way he expressed his family story. I have never seen anything like it and encourage him to continue his great work! Due to Brett's performance, my knowledge and understanding have deepened a little more. It was great!

Nilah Z - 10.2

Nathan East - HSIE Coordinator