Buckingham House education programs
Buckingham House education bookings for 2025 will open in December.
Year 2/3 - Chores & Chalkboards: A Day in the Life at Buckingham House & the Old Wanneroo School*
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays // 9:15am to 12pm
Students will get to explore Buckingham House with a range of hands on activity stations where they can compare changes in household technologies and chores from the past to present day. Activities include olden day washing, weighing on vintage scales, using a churner, and farm duties such as learning how to milk a pretend cow.
Students will also participate in a school lesson in the Old Wanneroo Schoolhouse which includes writing on slate boards and learning some traditional skills such as sewing.
This immersive experience brings history to life, giving students a glimpse of what life was like in the past in Wanneroo.
*Please note: The Buckingham House program has been modified due to volunteer shortages. Staff will conduct the schoolhouse lesson activities but adult/parent helpers are required to help with the activity stations around Buckingham House. Staff will be on hand for assistance. The damper activity has been removed due to new food health and safety regulations and issues with sourcing firewood. Please bring students’ recess on the excursion.
Curriculum links
| Present and past family life |
The history of a significant building in the local community and what it reveals about the past (ACHASSK044). One important example of change and continuity over time in the local community (ACHASSKO62) . The impact of changing technology on people’s lives (ACHASSK046). |
| Questioning |
Pose questions about the familiar and unfamiliar (GC: Literacy; Critical and Creative Thinking). Identify and reflect on current understanding of a topic (GC: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking). |
| Evaluating | Participate in decision-making processes (GC: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking). |
Program cost per session (one session= minimum of 20 students, maximum of 32 students)
- 20-26 students: $135.00
- 27-32 students: $165.00
- Adults are free of charge.
We require students to be in four groups, each with an accompanying adult and teacher (five adults in total). Additional adult helpers are most welcome but please let us know in advance, as space is limited.
For information and bookings
Please click on the link below to make a booking request using our new system which features a live calendar of available dates, and one of our heritage team will be in touch within two business days.
Buckingham House booking request form
You can also call on 9405 5920, but please note that as the team facilitate programs we are not always available.
Access and inclusion at Wanneroo Museum and Heritage Houses
We are striving to be as inclusive as possible to ensure all students have an enriching experience at our sites. Please see the accommodations we currently offer. We also have some differentiated program options. We encourage you to contact us ahead of time to discuss class requirements.
Teacher resources
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