School testimonials

Schools consistently praise the program for its engaging, curriculum-aligned activities, supportive staff, and the valuable insights it provides into everyday life in the past.

Image credit: Pacific Lutheran College, photographed participating in Cheerful Chores with Clementina (Foundation to Year 2). Photos by Rhiannon Lunney.

"Just a special thanks to the team at Bankfoot House for being able to turn around our excursion in a very short period of time, and make it so relevant for our needs based on only a brief few emails. Their support and willingness to help out has been amazing and we hope to continue the connection with the precinct. Their sharings really inspired our students."

- St Andrews Anglican College

“The staff communicated effectively with the school before our excursion, allowing activities to be tailored to meet both the students' needs and our curriculum. Both staff and students thoroughly enjoyed the day, finding the activities engaging and well-suited to their needs. The free bus provided by the council for a first-time school visit was greatly appreciated.”

- Currimundi Special School

"Our Year 10 cohort and staff enjoyed our visit to Bankfoot House. We learnt so much about the history of the area and really enjoyed the tour through the houses and the Virtual Reality experience of our First Nations people. We highly recommend it. It was a lovely afternoon adventure for everyone involved. Definitely a worthwhile experience." 

- Kairos Community College

"All activities were so engaging, we had a feedback session where students shared their favourite activity and why, there was a mixture of all four with various reasons! Staff members were all very engaging, encouraged students to ask lots of questions and controlled the environment well" 

- Coolum Beach Christian College

"This gave the students hands on experience of how to make something that we still eat today. The hand washing was also great for hands on and the house tour was amazing as they got to see what life was like and all the old furniture, belongings and set ups (telephones, oven, etc)" 

- Mooloolah State School

"As these activities involved manual labour, I believe they gave the students a real insight as to how hard life was without technology. The other activities were just as beneficial showing the simplicity of games and toys as well as the everyday living challenges." 

- Peregian Springs State School

"This was a wonderful experience for children that couldn't be replicated in any other way." 

- Chancellor State College - Primary

"All students were able to see and feel how difficult life was like in the past. This helped them to connect it to their learning at school." 

- Kuluin State School