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Como House is set in 5 acres of historic gardens, the focus of a much larger estate that was established in 1847. For 95 years, Como was the home of the Armytage family who were prominent graziers and well known members of Melbourne Society. A large number of Armytage family possessions are preserved at Como. Awareness of Colonial, Victorian and Federation periods will be greatly enriched by a visit to Como which reflects changes in society and technology and the development of Victoria in these periods. Programs at Como can provide hands on experiences with household items as students explore the impact of evolving technology and stimulate thinking about social and gender roles, comparing and contrasting the present and past. All programs give students a sense of the everyday life and work of both the family who owned the estate and their house servants. Programs are led by staff and volunteers, many of whom are former teachers. House Tours Explore the Public, Private and Practical parts of Como House with a guide. Primary Secondary Tertiary ESL CSF II Levels 1-6, SOSE, English VELS: Discipline based Learning English (speaking & listening) Economics (Economic knowledge & understanding) History (historical knowledge and understanding) Interdisciplinary Learning Communication (listening, viewing & responding) Thinking (reasoning, processing & inquiry) Detectives of History A hands-on, interactive program featuring items like a ‘prosser’ (clothes washing tool) and silver matchbox (used for wax vespas) Primary Yr 7-8 ESL CSF II Levels 1-6, SOSE, Technology VELS: Discipline based Learning History (hist. knowledge & understanding; reasoning & interpretation) Interdisciplinary Learning Communication (listening, viewing & responding) Thinking (reasoning, processing & inquiry; reflection, evaluation & metacognition) The Languages of Manners Times have changed! Consider some of the changes in this program that focuses on balls and business from many points of view, including that of servants. Devonshire Tea and/or croquet may be added to this program for an extra charge. Primary Secondary CSF II Levels 4-6, SOSE VELS: Physical, Personal and Social Learning Interpersonal Development (building social relationships) Discipline based learning English (writing; speaking & listening) History (historical knowledge & understanding) Interdisciplinary Learning Thinking (reflection, evaluation) Old Fashioned Games Quoits, croquet, hoops and other games add active fun in the gardens to an excursion for primary school students. Old style indoor games will be substituted in bad weather. Find out what kids did before TV and computer games! Primary CSF Levels 1-4, SOSE, HPE VELS: Physical, Personal and Social Learning Health & PE (movement & physical activity) Interpersonal Development (building social relationships; working in teams) |
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