About our centre

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre is part of the NSW Department of Education’s Environmental Education Centres network. Each year, we welcome over 10,000 students from schools across NSW, providing high-quality, hands-on, curriculum-aligned learning experiences in nature for Kindergarten to Year 12 students, alongside professional learning opportunities for teachers and school support staff.

At Brewongle EEC, we prioritise explicit teaching to ensure clear, structured instruction that supports all learners. Through carefully planned lessons with clear learning goals, step-by-step guidance and regular feedback, we create an engaging and supportive environment that builds student confidence, encourages curiosity and helps every learner achieve their full potential.

Our vision is to connect every learner to the natural world and inspire change for a sustainable future.

Our location

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre is located on Dharug Country at Sackville North, overlooking Dyarubbin (the Hawkesbury River). Surrounded by native eucalypt forest, our five-acre site is nestled along a south-facing ridge, approximately 70 metres above the river, providing a unique natural setting for environmental education and outdoor learning.

Our history

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, housed in the historic Sackville North Public School building (established 1878), continues a proud educational tradition. After the school closed in 1972, the site became Brewongle Field Studies Centre in 1978 and was renamed Brewongle Environmental Education Centre in 1999.

What we offer

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre provides high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that connect students, teachers and school communities with the natural environment. We welcome NSW public and non-government schools, offering curriculum-aligned programs for Kindergarten to Year 12 students that foster environmental awareness, sustainability, wellbeing, leadership and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Our day excursions, overnight camps and school incursions combine outdoor exploration, scientific inquiry and practical learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the natural world. We also provide pre- and post-excursion resources to support learning beyond the visit.

As an NSW Department of Education school, Brewongle is led by a principal and staffed by specialist primary and secondary teachers with expertise across science, geography, history, sustainability and Aboriginal education. We work collaboratively with schools, Aboriginal educators and external organisations to deliver authentic, inclusive and engaging learning experiences.

We also offer professional learning opportunities for teachers and school support staff, with a strong focus on environmental education, Aboriginal perspectives and practical approaches to embedding these across the curriculum.

Brewongle and Culture

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre incorporates Aboriginal culture and Indigenous perspectives into all its programs to foster a deep understanding, respect, and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage and knowledge of Aboriginal peoples. This approach supports the NSW Department of Education’s commitment to embedding Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum and helping students develop cultural competence.

Overall, Brewongle’s commitment to integrating Aboriginal culture within all programs creates meaningful learning experiences that acknowledge the importance of Indigenous heritage and promote cultural awareness among all students. Brewongle is a proud member of Da Murraytoola Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

We also celebrate these connections through the inclusion of Indigenous artwork created by our teacher, Craig Tangye. By incorporating Indigenous artwork into our website, corporate paperwork and marketing, Brewongle not only promotes its educational offerings but also respectfully honours Aboriginal Culture and invites the broader community to recognise and appreciate the significance of Indigenous perspectives within our shared learning environment.