Our Year 9 students set out on an exciting three-day City Experience Program, designed to help them discover what makes Melbourne such a vibrant and unique city. As part of the Year 9 EXPLORE Core curriculum, students visited some of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, learned about the city’s rich history, and experienced firsthand the culture that sets Melbourne apart.

Each day, students explored up to three different attractions from a diverse list that included the Old Melbourne Gaol, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, MCG, ACMI, the Australian Sports Museum, Parliament House, Old Treasury Building, and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Along the way, they heard stories from the past, learned about Melbourne’s sporting traditions, and discovered the stories of people who have shaped the city.

A highlight was a presentation from The Big Issue, which gave students a new perspective on social issues and community life in Melbourne. This experience will inspire students as they work towards creating their own advertisements for the City of Melbourne, showcasing what they believe makes the city special.

After a full day of exploring, students came together in the evenings for a spirited team trivia competition, building friendships and sharing laughs. The City Experience not only offered a deeper understanding of Melbourne but also bringing the Year 9 cohort closer together.