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Join HEN for one or both excursions to the Pentridge Prison:
John Stanley James (1843-1896) was a writer and a scoundrel, known as “the Vagabond” by his readers. His writings sought to illuminate the conditions of the working class, by living amongst them in slums, and famously within Pentridge Prison. The public were shocked by his revelations, as his readers often lived lives very far removed from those of the inmates behind the bluestone walls. In this hands-on excursion program, children are guided through Pentridge Prison, uncovering the conditions of prison life, and have the chance to record footage on their devices. Kids will step into the shoes of the Vagabond to develop their own report and share the truths from the inside!
Children will come together as the latest recruits in the Pentridge ‘Detective Training Program’ to help thwart a daring escape! It is up to the young detectives to unravel the mystery of who is behind the idea, how they plan to escape, where it will happen, and when. Along the way, a senior detective will introduce students to key spots around Pentridge Prison that witnessed daring, and sometimes disastrous escape attempts, share stories of some of Pentridge Prison’s colourful characters, and learn more about what life was like on the inside.
Kids will collaborate to follow clues, and complete a booklet detailing the escapee’s plans, and on completion they will receive a certificate to commemorate their efforts.
To book your family in, visit the TryBooking link: www.trybooking.com/DISTL
