Year 10 History Incursion - performance of 'Dusted Off'
On Friday 12 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' - a wonderful experience involving one of our living national treasures!
Brett's father was Frankie - immortalised in the Redgum classic 'I was only 19' (read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/
Our students reflected on their experience in the following way:
"I really enjoyed the fact that he not only spoke about his Dad's experience in Vietnam through conversation but that he also incorporated singing, sound effects and humour along with very serious ideas. I felt I was actually there: I was able to hear choppers, heartbeats, explosions and even the thoughts within his head. Overall, I feel like this was the most valuable experience I have had through an incursion at school"
Tahlia M.
"I thought that Brett Hunt really brought the experience of being in the Vietnam War to life and it helped me understand the terror and inner battle that the veterans had gone through. The sound effects and engaging storytelling was great to listen to and helped me gain more knowledge on the Vietnam War. I don't think anyone wanted to leave after this performance!"
Sophia E.
Our girls are to be commended for the attentiveness and respect they showed Brett during and after his performance - another sign of the value of learning about this country's past.
Marianne Fetterplace - Year 10 History teacher
