About our centre

Brewongle is part of the NSW Department of Education’s Environmental Education Centres network. We offer high quality, hands on, curriculum based learning experiences in nature for Kindergarten to Year 12 students, as well as professional learning for teachers and support staff from all NSW schools. 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 helps students build confidence and achieve their full potential.

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

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.

Our objective

Today, Brewongle supports all NSW public and non-government, primary and secondary schools with curriculum, leadership, and wellbeing programs centred on sustainability, environmental values, and Indigenous perspectives. We offer hands-on, student-centred inquiry learning through day and camp programs, plus pre- and post-excursion resources. We collaborate with external agencies to deliver high-quality, authentic education.

As an NSW Department of Education school, Brewongle is led by a principal and staffed by specialist primary and secondary teachers in science, geography, history, including Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. Our extensive professional learning programs focus strongly on Aboriginal education, helping teachers embed these themes 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.