On Friday 24 October, the year 11 General Geography class spent the day in Fremantle learning about all the different types of tourism in the area.
They started the day with a tour of Fremantle Prison, listening for the ghosts of past inmates, but also seeing how the prison had changed since it opened in 1855. They learned about the daily operations of the prison, visiting the kitchen which was large enough to feed every single person within the grounds, and the courtyard where the prisoners would be gathered and allowed out for exercise. The students also learned about the attempted escapes, both successful and failed, over the year and how it wasn’t just about sneaking past the guards but also the ability to survive in WA’s harsh bushland.
This concluded the tour, so the group walked through Fremantle’s busy streets, stopping by the Fremantle Oval, markets, and the cafe strip to see how these places attracted tourists to Fremantle and how they were affected by the presence of these people.
Lunch took place at Esplanade Park, where students observed the area and discussed the buildings that were around and why tourists were attracted to the area. These buildings included the university of Notre Dame and the Esplanade Hotel, which tend to draw quite a few tourists to the area.
Following lunch, the group walked to Bathers Beach, taking photos on the way to the Roadhouse. Here, they got to experience of firing the cannon and learnt about how this building was first built in Fremantle and how it served as a small jail with cells lining the walls and a well in the very centre.
This was the final stop of an exciting day of learning for our year 11 students.