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Early
Students of St. Ann's Academy, 1928
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here
was more than just classes and homework to life at St. Anns
Academy. Many students boarded at the school, and in the letters
and stories that have been left behind, the students talk about
many moments of mischief, laughter and tears. Other things like
poetry, artwork and scrapbooks also give clues to how the students
lived, and what their experiences were like at the convent.
Some
of the things that affected student life, have to do with the
historical period. In the early days, there was no electricity
or many other of the technological advantages that we enjoy today.
Secondly, the rules and goals of the school were different from
those of today, as were some of the classes that were taken. And
finally, students brought with them their own cultural heritage
and diverse backgrounds - some students were from local communities
while others traveled quite a distance to attend the school. As
you read through these sections about the history and the people
of early Victoria, youll get a clearer picture of what student
life was like in the 1800s! Do you think it has changed
much?
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