The Heritage Education Centre
In a joint initiative Wandin Yallock Primary School (established 1870) and Mont De Lancey offer a program for primary age children that addresses VELS requirements in a fun-filled day in a unique heritage setting.
School groups of up to 100 children and staff experience 'hands-on' family and school life in the period 1870 to 1918.
Activities in the Schoolhouse
- Dressing up
- Lighting the fire
- Raising the flag
- Copperplate writing
- Sweeping
Activities in the grounds
- Damper making
- Butter making
- Lemonade making
- Apple peeling
- Old-fashioned games
- Sewing and crafts
A fun day at Mont De Lancey offers:
- A great day in the country, yet quick and easy to reach from the city and suburbs
- An opportunity to take part in many hands on activities of the past and to see others - many of which may not be available elsewhere
- A chance to build confidence and self esteem for children, as they take part in fail proof activities with lots of encouragement from students, staff leaders and helpers.
PRE Visit activities for Students:
A visit to Mont De Lancey is of greater educational value to students that have engaged in
preparatory activities before their visit.
Click here for a range of PRE visit activities.
POST Visit activities for Students:
To enhance the educational experience for students a selections of POST visit activities are suggested
for students.
Click here for a range of POST visit activities.
Introduction to the Field Site for teachers:
Background information for teachers about Mont De Lancey.
Click here for an overview of the venue and facilities.
Please pass onto the teachers and children our sincere thanks for a lovely day. Our children had a ball and
learnt HEAPS. Will certainly recomend it to all our friends
Maggie Catterall
St Monicas School
'Class photo' at the Heritage Education Centre.
Churning butter.
The Daily Program
| Museum Tour House & Chapel Machinery Shed |
| Flagpole & Schoolroom |
| Outdoor Games |
| Craft |
| Food Activities |
Inspirations of Mont De Lancey
Exhibition & Sale
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"Arte on Yarra"
Exhibition at the MDL Gallery from Wed 14th April to Sun 9th May 2010.
An exhibition celebrating a mother's journey, exploring colour and the beauty of nature as the river flows towards the sea. Specialising in silk paintings & scarves, enhanced with a collection of mixed media paintings by Julia Goodwin.
(The Gallery is open Wed to Sun inclusive, 10-4.30pm, with $5 pp entry, which includes self-serve coffee & tea).
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, however, Group bookings for these days may be arranged.
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Family Reunion Day
Dig out those family trees and contact those long lost relatives, it's time to fill in the gaps and add those new generations! Come along and enjoy a day of family fun, reunions and reminiscing. Bring along your photos and family trees to share.
Sunday March 14th, 10am to 4pm
Adults $5, Kids FREE
Maroondah Woodturning Club
Meetings at Mont De Lancey on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.00pm. Visitors and New members are most welcome.
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# 4 - In 1892 Mr C Thomas Briggs, a pioneer fruitgrower, established the first commercial passion fruit culture in Victoria. The first seeds were obtained from a plant growing in the garden of Mr George E Overton. Mr Briggs encountered difficulties at first in selling the fruit, for, at the time it was virtually unknown in Victoria.
MONT DE LANCEY
Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Weds to Sun 10:00am to 5:00pm
Please note:
Closed Good Friday 2nd April,
and open Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th April.
Closed 24th December through to 1st January 2011 - re-opening 2nd January 2011.