Museum of the Ancients



A big thank you to all those who attended the Grade 3 & 4 Museum of the Ancients.


We take pride in being able to share our learning with other grades, our families and the wider community. 








Grade 3 learners were able to reflect on the museum day and felt really positive about the experience. 


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