Q Station Manly, Excursion

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Q Station Unwrapped Program: All ages History specific focus $20 per person Bring: packed/picnic lunch 10-2pm https://www.qstation.com.au/getting-here.html Our excursion program usually looks like the below 10.00am: Arrive to QStation gate, meet guides 10.10am: Intro to site and Quarantine 10:20am: bathroom stop and morning tea break 10.45-12.00: explore site with guide / visit buildings 12.00-1.30pm: lunch time 1.30pm: pack up and last toilet opportunity 1.40pm: walk back to Q entrance 2.00pm: board transport The Quarantine Station is an evocative place; a rich source of historical significance, geographical splendour and human endeavour. For over 150 years the Quarantine Station was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous & lengthy journey from their homelands. Ships suspected of harbouring people infected with contagious disease such as Spanish Influenza, Smallpox or Bubonic Plague were quarantined here so that these deadly diseases would not reach the general population in Sydney. Ultimately a success story for the growing Sydney population, it did however leave an indelible mark on those that were quarantined; tales of love and loss play out alongside themes of cultural and social change, medical history and progress. Activities are designed to develop critical, creative and reflective thinking skills. Exploration of the natural and built environment, handling artefacts, interacting with primary sources and hearing stories fosters empathy with the past and ongoing consideration of how the site has been valued by different constituencies throughout its history. All of Q Station’s school excursion programs have significant links to the NSW and Australian National Curriculum across multiple subject areas,

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