They had begun studying a unit on the Mediterranean World, focusing on Ancient Egypt. Last year, the Australian Museum announced that they would be hosting an exhibition on Ramses II, one of the greatest and most famous Egyptian pharaohs of all time, who left an indelible mark on the ancient world.

On Thursday 4 April, escorted by nine brave teachers, all of Year 8 travelled on the College buses into the city to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity, viewing Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs.

Despite some slight drizzle upon their arrival, our Year 8 historians had morning tea and walked down to the Australian Museum. They patiently waited among other visiting schools in anticipation of seeing over 180 ancient treasures of the great pharaoh Ramses II. The students broke off into small groups and began their journey to see firsthand some priceless historical artifacts. The exhibition included “sarcophagi, animal mummified remains, magnificent jewelry, spectacular royal masks, exquisite amulets, and ornate golden treasures of the tomb, showcasing the superb workmanship of Egyptian artisans” (source: Australian Museum, accessed 9/04/2024).

The students will use their many photos as part of their next assessment task, where they will highlight five of their favorite artifacts to create their own digital museum booklet on the famous pharaoh.

A huge thank you to all our staff and the Australian Museum for making this such a memorable experience for our students. The girls represented the college with pride and learned so much about the life and times of Ramses the Great.

Jason Muller - HSIE Teacher