Bulla Primary School held a pets day at the school in 1988 and the students, teachers and parents along with their pets were invited to participate. Jenny Wilson who was a teacher at the school at the time brought along g her dog which won the championship prize.By holding a pets day at the school and involving the school and community, the children gained an understanding of the benefits and importance of caring for pets.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady in an outdoor area with her dog that has a prize winning rosette attached to its collar. A weatherboard building is partly visible in the background.bulla primary school - pets'day., jenny wilson, pets

The five women photographed were staff members at Bulla Primary School in 1988. They are from L-R: Sue Bradley, grades 2/3 teacher, Ivy Grant, music teacher, Carol Hitchens, grades 4-6 teacher and principal, Kim Barber, integration aide and Jenny Wilson, grades Prep and 1 teacher. The photograph was taken at the end of the school year on 'break-up' day. This is a visual record of the school staff who were employed at Bulla primary School in December 1988.A coloured non-digital photograph of five ladies standing in a covered area, on a landing outside a weatherboard building.bulla primary school, sue bradley, ivy grant, carol hitchens, jenny wilson, kim barber

The children and their teacher were engaged in a variety of outdoor gardening activities for the three days from 26th - 28th April 1989 for Arbor Week. Over the three days a new garden bed was set out as well as tree planting. During Arbor Week, people are encouraged to plant trees as well as caring for established gardens. The date varies from across different countries and takes into account suitable seasonal planting conditions. Arbor Week gives an awareness of the importance of trees in the environment and the need to provide green areas in the community.A non-digital coloured photograph of seventeen children and an adult moving a long log to a designated area.arbor week, bulla primary school

The students attending Bulla Primary School celebrated Arbor Week in 1989 by improving the school garden and planting native trees on the surrounding area adjacent to the school.The experience gave the children an awareness of the importance of trees and an understanding of the local native flora.A non-digital coloured photograph of six children and an adult doing gardening in a bushland setting.arbor week, bulla primary school, gardening, native vegetation

The students along with the teachers at Bulla Primary School were celebrating Arbor Week in April 1989 by working in the school garden and planting more native trees in the surrounding area.The Arbor Week activities helped to give the children an appreciation of the environment and the importance of trees in our daily lives. A non-digital coloured photograph of six children and an adult planting trees in a gardenarbor, bulla primary school, tree planting, gardening

The photograph was taken in 1989 when the children in grades 4 an 5 attended a school camp at Gundiwindi, which is in the Yarra Valley on the border of Wandin and Nth. Silvan. At the camp the children were acquainted with the skills used by the local indigenous people. The children the photograph attempted to construct a bark shelter along the lines of those build by the local indigenous people. While the children from Bulla Primary School attended the camp at Gundiwindi they were introduced to skills used by local indigenous people.A coloured non- digital photograph of three children sitting at the entrance of a primitive bark shelter. The immediate surrounding area has been cleared but native woodland is growing beyond the fence line. school camps, gundiwindi, bulla primary school, indigenous culture

The photograph was taken in 1989 when students in Grades 4 and 5 from Bulla Primary School attended a school camp at Gundiwindi Camp. The camp is in the Yarra Valley area on the border of North Wandin and Silvan. At the camp the children were learning bush survival skills, which were practised by the local indigenous people.The emphasis on the camp at Gundiwindi was bush survival and skills used by indigenous people.A non-digital coloured photograph of four children in a bushland setting attempting to build a camp fire in the cleared area. the forested area is behind the group.school camps, gundiwindi, bulla primary school, indigenous culture

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on a school excursion to the Werribee Park Open Range Zoo. The trip was part of their environmental studies.A non-digital coloured photograph of four deer beside a lake in a fenced off open area.bulla primary school, werribee park open range zoo, school excursions

The giraffe was photographed when the children from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Werribee Parl Open Range Zoo and mansion. The children were amused at the way the giraffe had to spread out his front legs in order to reach the food in the container. The excursion to the Open Range Zoo was a part of the children's nature and environmental studies.A non-digital photograph of a giraffe in an open area feeding from a large container on the ground.werribee park open range zoo, bulla primary school, school excursions, exotic animals

The children from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Werribee Mansion and Open Range Zoo as part of their nature and environmental studies. On that day they saw a variety of exotic animals that inhabit open savannah areas.The excursion was included in the students' environmental and nature studies.A non-digital photograph of two large rhinoceros lying in a large sand pit in a large fenced off enclosure with trees in the middle distance beyond the fence line.werribee park open range zoo, werribee mansion, bulla primary school, school excursions

In 1995, the upper school students from Bulla Primary School attended a camp at Hanging Rock Reserve which is part of the Macedon Ranges. At this camp the students were shown basic rock climbing skills and explored the rock for its interesting geological formations. Hanging Rock, also known as Mount Diogenes, is the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Woi Wurrung and Taungurung people. It is a mamelon formed when magma poured from a vent and congealed. There are interesting rock functions at the site such as the Colonnade, the Eagle and the UFO. The highest point on the rock is 718metres above sea level and 105 meters above the land at its base.Hanging Rock is an important geological and volcanic structure in the Macedon Ranges area and in central Victoria. A non-digital coloured photograph of three holiday cabins and a barbecue in a bushland setting. A red car is parked outside one of the cabins as well as two permanent picnic tables.hanging rock, mount diogenes, mamelons, volcanoes, school camps, bulla primary school

The older students were attending a school camp at Hanging Rock in the Macedon Ranges area in 1995 and one of the activities the children were introduced to was rock climbing as the formation offers many sites for this activity.A non-digital coloured photograph of a supervisor instructing a girl who is attempting to do rock climbing. They are doing the activity on a natural rocky plateau.school camps, hanging rock, rock climbing, bulla primary school

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken to one of the farms in the local area to introduce them farm life.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children sitting on hay bales in a dingy farm building with bluestone walls. A lady is supervising the children.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, farms

The students from Bulla Primary School visited a farm in the local area to learn about farm life in the district, where there are many small hobby farms. In this photograph the girls came up close to a pig in its pen enjoying a meal.The farm excursion introduced to a variety of farming activities in their local area. a non-digital coloured photograph of four children standing in a pig pen while watching the animal eat its food.farms, pig farming, school excursions, bulla primary schooil

The children from Bulla Primary School visited Glengala Primary School near Sunshine in March 1993. During their visit they joined in a number of activities with the Glengala children. In this photograph they were practicing soft ball skills in the covered courtyard area. Glangala school was one of the newer schools built in the Western suburbs in the late 1980s-early 1990s. A non-digital coloured photograph of five young children being supervised by two adults in a sheltered courtyard of a school. The children are playing with a softball bats and balls. glengala primary school, bulla primary school, ball handling skills, school excursions

The children were students at Bulla Primary School and were participating in a bicycle education activity.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children standing in an asphalted area while holding their bicycles and listening to an adult.bulla primary school, bicycle education

The children from Bulla Primary School were participating in a performing arts event at their school. The group in the photograph were singing in a choir. Other items that the children performed in were dancing, play acting and playing a musical instrument.A non-digital coloured photograph of five boys and seven girls are standing and sitting in an open area and performing for an audience.bulla primary school, performing arts, choral singing

The students from Bulla Primary School were participating in drama activities which included acting, dancing and singing. The children who are dressed in traditional costumes in this photo were preparing to perform in the activities.The variety of performing activities that the children engaged in gave them an introduction the diversity of areas of the performing arts.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children with an adult gathered around in a covered-in outdoor area with four of the children dressed in traditional costumes and lined up in front of the others.drama activities, bulla primary schooil

The students from Bulla Primary School were engaging in a variety of creative activities as part of their studies. The activities that they participated in were dancing, drama, singing and instrumental music. The activity in this photograph the children were preparing to lift the coloured banner into the air. It was an activity that involved group cooperation and coordination.This activity engaged the children in group cooperation and coordination.A non-digital coloured photograph of group of children standing in a grassed area, in a large circle while holding onto a large coloured circular banner with an adult supervising the group.creative activities, bulla primary school

The children at Bulla Primary School were engaged in a variety of entertainment activities which included drama, dancing and musical items. The four children in this photo were singing to the accompaniment of their teacher playing the guitar.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group seated in a covered-in outdoor area watching four children singing to the accompaniment of a man playing a guitar.musical activities, bulla primary school

The photograph was taken when the children, who were students at Bulla Primary School were engaged in performing a variety of artistic activities which included drama, dance and music.The performances were acted out at the school and parents and the wider community were invited to attend.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of people seated in a sheltered outdoor area listening to eight children performing on a variety of musical instruments including keyboard, recorders and percussion in front of an audience. A teacher is standing to the left of the group observing them.musical activities, bulla primary school

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on a school excursion to nearby Woodlands Park where they took part in a tree planting activity. They were planting trees that were native to the area in a bid to replenish the parkland with natural vegetation.The excursion aimed to give the students an awareness of the native vegetation in the area and the importance of conserving natural growth areas. A non-digital photograph of a group of children planting young trees in a prepared area in parkland while being supervised by a number of adults tree planting, woodlands park, bulla primary school, native vegetation

As part of Environment Day observation, the students from Bulla Primary School enjoyed a tree-planting excursion to nearby Woodlands Park, a nature reserve situated close to Melbourne Airport. While they were there, the children were taken for a drive in a fire truck around the park.The excursion was aimed to give the students an awareness of their natural environment and the importance of the native vegetation in their area.A non-digital photograph of a number of children on the back of a fire truck waiting to be taken for a ride around the parkland. An aeroplane is flying overhead.

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Gellibrand Hill, a native parkland near Bulla. They did tree-planting and were taken for a ride around the park in the conservation and environment truck. After the ride a park ranger spoke to the group about the park and its importance in the local area.The excursion was included as part of the students science and environmental studies.A non-digital photograph of a group of children gathered around a red truck controlled by the Conservation and Environment personnel while a man explains to the children the importance of the vehicle. They are in a semi-bushland area. gellibrand hill, tree planting, bulla primary school, school excursions

'Rupertswood' mansion, in Sunbury, was the former home of Sir Rupert Clarke. His original estate covered 137317 acres in various areas in the district of Bourke in the 1880s. The 'Rupertwood' property was eventually acquired by the Salesian Order and functioned as a boys' school where many were trained in farming skills. In the 1990s it became a coeducational secondary college. The Clarke family acquired and settled much land in the Sunbury area and today 'Rupertswood' Mansion is one of the surviving grand nineteenth century mansions in Victoria. The Catholic Church has also played a prominent role in educating many of the young people in the district. A sepia photograph of the 'Rupertswood' mansion set on a rise with surrounding farmland and some outbuildings.rupertswood mansion, salesian college, catholic church, catholic education, education, schools

While on a school camp in Victoria's NE region, the children were taken to a number of historic sites in the area. A coloured photograph of a group of children with two adults standing in a large garden. A red-brick and rendered mansion is in the background.bulla primary school., school camps.

As the school is close to Tullamarine Airport, they children had an excursion there as part of their local area studies.A coloured photograph of the children from Bulla Primary School at the Tullamarine Airport. They were taken on an excursion to the airport which is situated about 5 kms from their school.bulla primary school, school excursions, tullamarine airport

The building is the former Greenvale State School No. 890. Although a school had been functioning at Greenvale since 1870. This is a photo of the school building that was renovated in 1926. At weekends the building was often used for family gatherings and social functions in the district. As the area became developed and changed from a country settlement to a suburb, the school was relocated to a new building closer to the new housing development. The existing building became a community centre. Many country settlements throughout Australia had similar school buildings which as well as being used for education also doubled up as venues for local social functioons.A non-digital sepia photograph with a surrounding white border of a two roomed country school with a water tank against a wall. A gum tree is growing in front of the building.schools

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on a nature excursion to a nearby nature park as part of their scientific and environmental studies. They were studying the number and types of insects that could be found in the plants and water in the area. The park ranger then asked them to identify any insects on the chart that they found. Nature and environmental studies give the students of the importance of caring for the environment and are included in their science work.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children sitting on the ground in front of a teacher who is holding up a chart featuring common insects. One child has her hand up while others are looking down onto the grass.bulla, bulla primary school, nature studies, school excursion

Scene from Big Hill Area overlooking Stawell. Stawell Technical School Building near centre. 1970'sstawell