Year three students from Point Cook College got an exciting insight into history when they visited the RAAF Museum on Wednesday, May 14.
The students were treated to an information scavenger hunt that focused on the school’s historical figures and an engine run demonstration with a replica fighter training aircraft from the 1920s.
Some lucky volunteers got to try on some 1920s-style pilot accessories such as a leather flying helmet, sheepskin lined jackets, a woollen scarf and a leather greatcoat.
The school itself was established in 1923 as Point Cook Primary School at the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) base to provide education for the children of families living there.
Point Cook Primary School closed in 2009 and re-opened in 2010 as Point Cook College, but the link to the RAAF remained through the school logo, school house namesakes and regular visits.
Wing Commander Michelle McPhail said RAAF staff almost had more fun than the students.
“We were so impressed by how much the kids already knew about the unique history of Point Cook College and their very special link to RAAF Base Point Cook,” she said.
“School visits are always special days, the kids bring so much energy and enthusiasm and of course, lots of fun and thoughtful questions.
“At the RAAF Museum we like the saying ‘history is the window to the future’ so to us, not just allowing but welcoming and encouraging young people to visit the RAAF Museum is a key focus.”
