Program overview
Our preschool incursion offers a rich, student-led learning experience that sparks curiosity and creativity. Designed to engage young learners, this program invites your class to participate in an interactive, scenario-based investigation that beautifully combines elements of culture and science.
Through hands-on exploration, students will investigate their local environment, developing an awareness and appreciation of the living things around them as well as both natural and built environments. Guided by inquiry and discovery, children observe, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations that connect their learning to the world outside the classroom.
This immersive incursion encourages children to think critically and creatively while fostering a sense of connection to their community and environment. By integrating cultural perspectives with scientific exploration, the program supports holistic development—nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional growth in young learners.
Perfectly tailored for preschoolers, this program promotes active learning and collaboration, inspiring children to become young explorers and thoughtful observers of their world.
| 1 |
Totem animals Discuss totem animals and how you need to know a lot about them in order to look after them. Brewongle introduces the disappearance of Heidi or GG (our Blue Tongue Lizards) and together students brainstorm where they might find her by learning about her favourite things. |
| 2 |
Habitat walk Students find the perfect spot for lizards and then talk about where they think the best hiding place at the preschool for a blue tongue would be. |
| 3 |
Invertebrate hunt – food for lizards Students search the school grounds for invertebrates. Conduct tree shakes and digs. Can we find any snails for Heidi? |
| 4 |
Bird Search – Who are the lizard's predators? Students use their eagle eyes and hand binoculars to sit and search for birds. |
| 5 |
Build a shelter to hide from predators Collect sticks, leaves and bark and create a shelter for a blue-tongue based on your knowledge of habitat and predators. |
| 6 |
Cultural artefacts Learn about Aboriginal Culture by exploring some special treasures. |
| 7 |
Emu egg hunting game Learn about daddy emus and hunting for emu eggs. Use an emu caller and sticks to steal eggs from the nest. |
| 8 |
Ochre Read the dreaming story of the Blue Wren. Make and paint grey and blue ochre on your skin like the little Blue Wren. |
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Sample of a 1 group program For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule |
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| 8:15 | Brewongle staff arrive and set up |
| 9:15 |
Acknowledgement of Country Students learn to say My name is in Dharug language Discuss totem animals and how you need to know a lot about them in order to look after them. Introduce the disappearance of Heidi and brainstorm where we might find her by learning about her favourite things (Need to show slideshow on screen). |
| 9:45 |
Habitat walk Song - We’re going on a habitat hunt, (kids repeat) we want to find a blue-tongue (kids repeat), I’m not scared (kids repeat) Find the perfect spot for lizards and then talk about where students think the best hiding place at your preschool for a blue tongue would be. |
| 10:00 |
Invertebrate hunt - Food for lizards Song - We’re going on a food hunt, (kids repeat) we want to find a blue-tongue (kids repeat), I’m not scared (kids repeat) Search the school grounds for invertebrates. Conduct tree shakes and digs. Can we find any snails for Heidi? |
| 10:40 | RECESS |
| 11:10 |
Bird search - Who are the lizards predators Song - We’re going on a predator hunt, (kids repeat) we want to PROTECT our blue-tongue (kids repeat), I’m not scared (kids repeat) Use your eagle eyes and hand binoculars to sit and search for birds. |
| Build a shelter to hide from predators – Collect sticks, leaves and bark and create a shelter for a blue-tongue based on your knowledge of habitat and predators. | |
| 11:40 | Cultural artefacts – Learn about Aboriginal Culture by exploring some special treasures |
| 12:10 | Check our shelters – Is Heidi there? Sit in a line and pat Heidi. |
| 12:30 | Emu Egg Hunting Game – Learn about daddy emus and hunting for emu eggs. Use an emu caller and sticks to steal eggs from the nest. |
| 12:50 | LUNCH |
| 1:20 | Ochre – read the dreaming story of the Blue Wren. Make and paint grey and blue ochre on your skin like the little Blue Wren. |
| 2:00 | Farewell and depart |
| Location |
Booking preschool All activities will need an appropriate undercover outdoor teaching area (or oval) |
| Transport | Nil required |
| Program costs | Incursion costs |
| Student numbers |
Dependent on outdoor teaching areas available and Brewongle staffing Maximum 30 students per class |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is usually 8 am - departure time is approximately 2 pm * school bell times to be provided when confirming incursion booking |
| Medical and welfare notifications |
Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements |
| Adverse weather |
Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements |
| Booking and cancellation policy requirements |
Brewongle booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit Cancellation fees may apply |
| Inclusive learning support | Visit our inclusive education website for further excursion support materials |
| Activity social stories | Coming soon! |
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