By BRIDGET COOK
STUDENTS at Hillcrest Christian College have been digging deep to find out whose been sleeping in their school.
Inspired by popular television series ‘Who’s Been Sleeping in My House’, year-six students started digging around their school trying to find clues of any past inhabitants.
The school even got some professional help from archaeologist Eric Endacott, from Melbourne-based cultural heritage firm Andrew Long and Associates.
Hillcrest Christian College Discovery Centre director Michelle Nye said the student really enjoyed the activity.
“The students got a real buzz out of hearing Eric talk of his work both here and overseas,” she said.
“By the time they got to our excavation site near the homestead the students were convinced they were going to find treasure.”
Ms Nye said the students dug up a variety of artefacts including old spoons, cracked crockery and a variety of buttons.
“Even though treasure wasn’t found the students were thrilled to get a little closer to the school’s history,” she said.
Ms Nye said Mr Endacott spoke to the students about the work of an archaeologist as well as provided some insight into some of the digs he has been involved in.
“In reality, archaeology is the science of rubbish.” she said.
