By Jessica Anstice
St Margaret’s School in Berwick hosted the final exhibition of student historical ‘passion projects’ as the culmination to their participation in the History Enrichment Project (HEP) held at federation University Berwick Campus in August 2018.
HEP is an initiative of the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria (HTAV) in partnership with Federation University Australia.
“Highlights of the event included awards and presentations but focused on the exhibition of student research in their own self-directed research projects to staff, parents, students, teachers and guests from local Berwick primary and secondary schools,” Federation University lecturer David Waldron said.
The program is funded under the Strategic Partnership Program by the Department of Education and Training. HEP provides a resource for teachers and parents who seek enriched learning opportunities for students who demonstrate sound ability and passion in their history studies.
The program is aimed at students who are significantly different in their thinking from most other students their age and brings fast and advanced learners together in small groups who share a passion for history.
