SAINT Martins Lutheran College Year 10 humanities students gained insight into the various theatres of war during a recent tour of the Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League museum.
The students were able to touch and peruse the hundreds of war memorabilia items in the museum.
RSL representatives also attended to speak with students about the displays in the museum.
Teacher Connie Ferraro said the tour coincided with students studying the history of World War II.
“The museum is a fantastic source of many war artefacts and helps to create a sense that what the students are studying and learning about is real and not just something in a textbook,” Ms Ferraro said.
“Seeing the artefacts and listening to the stories from the men at the RSL helps the students to connect with the information on another level.”
Ms Ferraro said it was also important for the students to connect with the local community and see how the war affected real people that live or lived in their local area.
“After the tour of the RSL museum, students went to the war memorial at Vansittart Park where they were met by RSL president Bob Sandow, who spoke about the symbolism behind the soldier’s memorial,” she said.
