The Year 6/7 students are currently in the process of completing their German Inquiry unit which examines the history of early German migration to South Australia . Our Central idea is ‘People migrate to address their changing needs and circumstances and in doing so, adapt to a changing world’. We have used online resources to investigate the following questions: – When did the first German settlers arrive in South Australia and where did they live? What were their reasons for leaving Germany?  Where were the first German settlements?  What were some of the difficulties they faced? What contributions have German migrants made to South Australia? To support the Middle School inquiry unit – Australians at War,we are currently in the process of  using excerpts from the novel Our Enemy, My Friend to identify aspects of the German culture that have been maintained. This novel also gives us some insight into investigating the impact of World War One on migrant and host families. We are looking forward to sharing some of our learning with you in a couple of weeks time.

 

Hahndorf today is a wonderful place to spend a lovely Autumn afternoon. When was the last time you visited Hahndorf?