Humanities at Vermont Primary School

At Vermont Primary, Humanities includes History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business.

• History – exploring the past and how it shapes the present.
• Geography – studying people, places, and environments.
• Civics and Citizenship – learning about rules, democracy, and being an active community member.
• Economics and Business – understanding choices, money, and resources.

We learn in two main ways; through inquiry-based learning, asking questions, investigating, and discovering answers for ourselves. We also learn through explicit direct instruction, where teachers clearly explain and model new skills and kno

wledge to make sure we have the tools we need to succeed.

Studying Humanities helps us understand how people and places are connected, encourages us to think critically about the world and shows us how lessons from the past can guide the choices we make for the future.

Cultural Celebrations

At Vermont Primary, we celebrate and learn from a wide range of cultures. As a school community we recognise events such as Lunar New Year, ANZAC Day, Diwali and many others. These occasions allow us to share traditions, honour important moments, and develop respect and understanding for different cultures.