Mr Whelan brought a very special book that was given to Thomas which is over 150 years old. This term, Year 2 have been looking at things from the past. What a great opportunity to find out about who Thomas Hassall was and why our College is named after him.
Mr Whelan showed photos of where Thomas Hassall lived; the Denbigh Estate in Cobbitty, which still stands today. We also learnt about Anne Marsden, who married Thomas Hassall and they had 8 children. We got to imagine ourselves galloping through the cowpastures just as Thomas did all those years ago.
It was a great time of learning. Year 2 left with the understanding of who Thomas Hassall was, his wonderful legacy of wanting to share the good news of Jesus in the early years of our nation, and why our College is named after him.
Mrs Trudi Woods
Year 2 Team Leader
