Here, they are afforded the unique opportunity of gaining not only a deeper understanding of our military history but also what is happening today.

And, this does not just involve viewing exhibits as the school’s Year six students found out on Wednesday.

In what was their final visit as primary school students, Warrant Officer Steven Black Class 2 (WO2) handed over the night vision scope.

This hands-on experience gave them a true appreciation of the difficulties, and the dangers, soldiers face when using such equipment.

Year six student, Faith Radmacher says she has visited the museum every year since Kindergarten.

“I have learned a lot about the Australian Army, especially WW1. This year, in Year 6, we learnt about night vision and the weight that the soldiers have to carry, it's a lot,” she says.

"I've been to the military museum every year since Kinder and it's been great but my favourite year was this one,” classmate, Samuel Cox explains.

Before testing out the scope the children put on some body armour – a weighed vest.

“I think today was interesting because we learnt about the weapons and uniforms that the soldiers use to fight with,” explains another student, Nathan Duff.