Schools On Board
Schools on Board is an exciting education initiative allowing local school students to actually go on board a container ship berthed at the port's international container terminal in West Melbourne.
On board, students typically meet the captain and crew and go on a guided tour of the ship, including a visit to the ship's bridge and engine room.
This hands-on learning experience explains the role of containerised cargo in supporting exports and delivering the everyday objects to their homes.
After the ship visit, students are invited to the purpose-built Port Education Centre located directly opposite the container terminal. Here, they have an in-depth education session to explain the workings of Australia's busiest container port.
Schools on Board gives unique access to some of the operations of Australia's largest container and general cargo port - a rarely seen part of Melbourne.
Who can take part
Upper-primary and lower-secondary school students in the port's surrounding communities:
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City of Port Phillip
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City of Maribyrnong
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City of Hobsons Bay
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City of Melbourne
Purpose
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To foster a better understanding of the role of the port, shipping and international trade.
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To stimulate interest in different or little-known career paths by adding real-world experience to students' curricula.
Supporters
Schools on Board is made possible through the support of the following
companies.
Swanson Dock East terminal operator:
International shipping lines:
For more information
Port Education Officer
Port of Melbourne Corporation
Tel: +61 3 9683 1361
Email: ported@portofmelbourne.com