An evolving city on our doorstep.
On 1 February, the full Metro Tunnel timetable swung into action, improving accessibility to Melbourne Grammar School’s South Yarra campus via Anzac Station.
The new underground station connects the Cranbourne and Pakenham train lines to the east, and the Sunbury line to the west. Directly above the station is a new tram interchange, connecting routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67, and 72.
Wadhurst student Kaien Vu and his project group researched the new station as part of the week-long Melbourne Experience program.
They created a video exploration on the city’s technological changes over time, featuring the signalling technology used in the new Metro Tunnel.
“Cities must evolve over time because the world around them constantly changes and they have to adapt.” he says.
“When I stepped foot inside the Metro Tunnel, I was amazed. It has a more modern look and its advanced technologies create a safer environment.
“And, it has given me a faster way to get home and to school.”
Melissa Allen, Head of Teaching and Learning at Wadhurst and Humanities teacher, says that the School’s proximity to the city provides invaluable access to authentic learning environments for programs such as the Melbourne Experience, allowing students to move beyond the classroom and directly engage with the urban landscape they are studying.
Across the week-long program, Wadhurst students and their Melbourne Girls Grammar peers deepen their understanding of urban environments by creating short documentaries that capture how the city has changed culturally, historically, and socially.
“Combined with the opportunity to collaborate with Melbourne Girls Grammar School, students are able to connect their learning to real-world settings while also building social and collaborative skills with peers from another school,” she says.
“This connection to place and partnership enriches inquiry, strengthens engagement and deepens their understanding of Melbourne’s identity and liveability.”
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