STUDENTS from Tooradin Primary School took a step back in time last week.
Prep students visited the old Tooradin school building and the Fisherman’s Cottage on Tuesday 12 March and had a guided tour by Polly Freeman and Helen Lowery, from the Tooradin Historical Society.
The cottage dates back to the 1870s and was one of the first houses built along the foreshore, and belonged to fishermen.
The Tooradin North State School was opened in 1927 and was later relocated to its current site in 2005.
Prep teacher Ruth Holland said the excursion to learn more about the olden days and make comparisons with school life today.
“This excursion will be part of our unit about the history of our school and local community,” she said.
“The students loved looking at the furniture and artefacts within the school and the cottage, such as slates, an old phone, a butter churn, wash board and a chamber pot.
“They were amazed that people lived without electricity – no TVs or iPads.
“The students all came away learning something new and despite the hot weather we all had a fantastic experience.”
