History Tour – Large Group Booking

Subject

Tour Description

Aligned with the WA History Curriculum, this program explores the evolution of aircraft technology and the experiences of Australians at war. In small groups, students will visit the aircraft from World War One, World War Two, and Modern Conflicts. The tour is no more than 2 hours.

Aircraft included:

Sopwith Camel
Wright-cyclone engine that powered the B-29 Superfortress
Supermarine Spitfire
Avro Lancaster
C-47 Dakota
PBY Consolidated Catalina
Panavia Tornado
FA-18 Hornet

Year Group

Year 9 & Year 10

Number of Students

Capacity 75 Students

Number of Teachers

Min. 5

Schedule

Time Slot	Small groups tour separately (15:1)
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Set-up: ⦁ Students & staff gather on grass in front of museum before tour. ⦁ Teachers arrange students into small groups of 15 students + 1 teacher. ⦁ No food or water bottles allowed inside museum. ⦁ No pens/paper needed. ⦁ Groups will be staggered into the museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Details: ⦁ Led by a teacher, each tour group will follow a map and rotate between aircraft. ⦁ A museum tour-guide (WWC) will be stationed at each aircraft & provide a short history of technology/weapons/war stories. (12 minutes). ⦁ The group will have 3 minutes to walk to the next aircraft station. ⦁ Groups rotate until complete. ⦁ Gather on grass outside museum for bus collection.

Curriculum Outcome Statements

Year Group	Mandated Curriculum Content for 2026 - Scope and sequence
Year 9	Investigating World War I • The places where people from Australia fought, including Gallipoli and the Western Front, and the types of warfare during World War I.
Year 10	Investigating World War II • The experiences of service personnel from Australia during World War II, including Prisoners of War (POW’s), Bomber Command, D-Day, The Battel of Britain, the war in the Pacific, the protection of Australia. • Significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb.

Important Information

Accessibility	Please email the museum to let us know if you have any accessibility needs museum@raafawa.org.au
Resources	All education resources will be provided.
First Aid	Please BYO First Aid Kit.
Bags/lunches	Student bags/lunches/water-bottles can be stored in a small shed. Do not bring valuables.
Food & Drink	Food and drink are not permitted inside the Museum. A grassy area out the front is perfect for a recess/lunch break. Tables and chairs are also available.
COVID-19	We ask you to refrain from visiting the Museum if you are feeling unwell.
Shoes	It is required that all students, staff and supervisors wear closed-in shoes.
Busses	Busses cannot park onsite. Drop-off & pick-up only.
Numbers	If you have more students, please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.
Tailored	This course can be tailored to suit specific year groups or requests. Please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.
Adult Supervision	The following supervision ratios are required for all education groups visiting the museum. ⦁ Years K-2, minimum 1 adult to 5 students. ⦁ Years 3-6, minimum 1 adult per 10 students. ⦁ Years 7-10, minimum 1 teacher per 15 students. ⦁ Years 11-12, minimum 1 teacher per small group.
Duty of Care	The responsibility of students remains with the education staff from the visiting school or educational organisation.

How to Book

Bookings for the “Large Group Tour” must be made by emailing education@raafawa.org.au. This booking relies on the availabilities of museum tour guides, and bookings must be made minimum one month in advance. The museum cannot guarantee availabilities.

Invoices

If the option for an invoice is required for your booking, please call the museum on 08 9311 4470 or get in touch with our Education specialist, Remie at education@raafawa.org.au.