Immigration Journeys
Discover immigration stories that helped shape Australia.
Take your students on a fascinating journey through Australia’s immigration story. This hands-on primary school incursion brings history to life, helping students explore why people move to Australia, the challenges they face, and the lasting impact they have on our communities.
Students delve into global citizenship, examine international responses to refugees, and consider what it means to be part of a diverse and evolving multicultural nation. They also explore the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizenship, gaining a deeper appreciation for the values that connect us all.
This engaging and thought-provoking incursion encourages students to see immigration and Australian society from a new perspective.
Book now to bring these powerful stories into your classroom!
Teachers across Victoria are uncovering the stories of immigration in their classrooms!
Kororoit Creek Primary School
Ivanhoe Grammar School
A highly professional incursion loaded with hands on learning experiences. The engaging activities enabled students to connect with the curriculum content…a brilliant way to support our unit on Australian History. – Jonathan
St Thomas More Primary School
A very insightful and hands on incursion. The kids loved it and learnt lots! – Laura
St Joan of Arc Primary School
Immigration Journeys was an excellent incursion. The materials were fantastic and helped the students greatly in their learning. Martina was an excellent facilitator and had the kids engaged and motivated. – Paul
Trinity Grammar School
A brilliant experience for our students’ unit of inquiry into the history of immigration. All activities were hands on and allowed for deep level discussions to occur between students.
Important information
Booking and planning
considerations:
- 90 minutes per session.
- Maximum 35 students per session.
- We can run up to three sessions per day.
- Sessions cost $395 plus GST.
Location requirements:
- A large, open indoor area – about the size of a double classroom is ideal.
- We’ll need 45-60 minutes before the session to set up the area.
- Once we’re set up, we need to remain in the same space all day as our sessions are jam-packed with resources and equipment!
Other essentials:
- Teachers are responsible for supervision of students at all times.
- All attending teachers will receive professional learning certificates!
How to know if Immigration Journeys is the best option for your students
- Suitable for Year 5 and Year 6.
- Looking for an incursion for Year 3 or Year 4? Consider our Democracy, Community and Me incursion.
- This incursion covers History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship. View curriculum links here.
- Looking for something more closely linked to the Civics and Citizenship curriculum? We recommend our Parliament Process or Parliament Experts incursions.
