Wednesday 12 December 2018
Monday 3 December 2018
This trip we took was fascinating and fun at the same time!
St. Patrick’s School - the oldest school in Auckland, is situated in the heart of the suburb of Panmure in Auckland. It’s surrounding area offers many opportunities to learn about the past - together with numerous chances for family outings.
One key feature of Panmure is the Panmure bridge. But the bridge that stands today is not the original! Auckland Provincial Council in February 1857 for a bridge to get across to the other side, without having to rely on boats and boatmen, or crossing at Otahuhu. In 1864-65, the first bridge was constructed of stones, imported from Melbourne and iron from Sydney.
Every Thursday, room 8 would walk outside the school and find information about the original Panmure bridge built in 1864-65. We call it E.O.T.C. (Education outside the classroom). During one of our walks, we found an alleyway, not far from the panmure library. In it, was a mural, which is a painting wall. It was a mural of history in Panmure during 1920. We all read the the writing that was authorized on the wall and started taking notes.
The History of Panmure:
One key feature of Panmure is the Panmure bridge. But the bridge that stands today is not the original! Auckland Provincial Council in February 1857 for a bridge to get across to the other side, without having to rely on boats and boatmen, or crossing at Otahuhu. In 1864-65, the first bridge was constructed of stones, imported from Melbourne and iron from Sydney.
Every Thursday, room 8 would walk outside the school and find information about the original Panmure bridge built in 1864-65. We call it E.O.T.C. (Education outside the classroom). During one of our walks, we found an alleyway, not far from the panmure library. In it, was a mural, which is a painting wall. It was a mural of history in Panmure during 1920. We all read the the writing that was authorized on the wall and started taking notes.
The History of Panmure:
A volcano caused the Panmure basin to sync. Mt Wellington was created by an eruption in 9,300 BC. We also found out that volcano soil is very fertile. The Maori, Tamaki area is possibly the largest Maori town in the 1,800’s. The first arrival of the Europeans was in 1820, Samuel Marsden. Aboard the ship was 79 families, 71 of them were catholic. Then, the catholic built St Patrick’s School in 1840, St Mathias was built in 1865 and Panmure district was established in 1875 and the Anglican school stopped enduring. St Patrick’s School is still a flourishing school, meaning it is still developing rapidly and successfully. Sadly, none of the original buildings are in existence, meaning it does not exist anymore. The mural was painted by Billy McQueen in July 1997.
Facts about the Original Panmure bridge:
Between 1864 and 1865 the first bridge over the Tamaki River was built here. The bridge was officially opened on October 20th 1065 by Robert Graham. The first bridge was constructed of stones imported from Melbourne and iron from Sydney. The first panmure bridge was designed by William Collett and William Weaver supervised the construction. The original panmure bridge was 195 meters long and 6 meters wide.
After all of us were done taking notes and reading it to make sure they haven’t missed anything, then we all walked back to St. Patrick’s school the same way we came here at the alleyway. Then, we had to write a report of what we have seen today. Some of us wrote in their notes they took during the walk. Others looked up information on their chromebooks. After a few minutes, our teacher, Ms Dines asked some of us to share their report about the walk.
Today was a very exciting day. I have learnt a lot during our walk. It was also good exercise. I hope something like today happens again soon!
Facts about the Original Panmure bridge:
Between 1864 and 1865 the first bridge over the Tamaki River was built here. The bridge was officially opened on October 20th 1065 by Robert Graham. The first bridge was constructed of stones imported from Melbourne and iron from Sydney. The first panmure bridge was designed by William Collett and William Weaver supervised the construction. The original panmure bridge was 195 meters long and 6 meters wide.
After all of us were done taking notes and reading it to make sure they haven’t missed anything, then we all walked back to St. Patrick’s school the same way we came here at the alleyway. Then, we had to write a report of what we have seen today. Some of us wrote in their notes they took during the walk. Others looked up information on their chromebooks. After a few minutes, our teacher, Ms Dines asked some of us to share their report about the walk.
Today was a very exciting day. I have learnt a lot during our walk. It was also good exercise. I hope something like today happens again soon!
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