Stage 1 / Year 1 and 2 excursions
Our Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) excursions provide hands-on learning experiences in the natural environment. Delivered by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers, programs are aligned to the Human Society and Its Environment K–6 (2024), Personal Development Health and Physical Education K–6 (2024) and Science and Technology K–6 (2024) syllabuses and encourage students to investigate, explore and make connections with the world around them.
At Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Aboriginal perspectives are embedded across all programs. While Aboriginal Culture may not always be the primary focus, we incorporate meaningful cultural learning opportunities that help students develop an understanding of Country, culture and community.
Selected programs also include authentic, place-based learning led by a Cultural Educator or Aboriginal Education Teacher through shared knowledge, stories and hands-on experiences.
HSIE
People are connected to places and groups - Water Country
This immersive excursion invites students to discover the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and environmental significance of the Hawkesbury River, exploring the importance of waterways and the enduring relationship between people and this vital Water Country through hands-on learning, inquiry, and meaningful connections to the local environment.
HSIE Geography - new syllabus program
People are connected to places and groups - Welcome to Country
This exciting excursion explores Dharug Country, engaging students in hands-on Aboriginal cultural learning through activities such as shelter building, Dharug language, storytelling, ochre painting, and hunting and gathering games.
HSIE Geography and Aboriginal Culture - new syllabus program
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Identity, health and wellbeing - Nature ninjas - Active adventures for happy hearts
This Stage 1 excursion combines nature play with Aboriginal culture, supporting students to develop creativity, problem-solving, social and sensory skills while building meaningful connections to place, nature and Country.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - new syllabus program
Aboriginal Culture
People are connected to places and groups - Welcome to Country
While aligned to the Geography syllabus, this excursion also provides a meaningful exploration of Aboriginal culture and connection to Country.
For Stage 1 students, the program provides an authentic and age-appropriate opportunity to explore Dharug culture, stories, language and the enduring connection to Country.
Science and Technology
Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding - Change is all around
This exciting bush excursion helps students explore how living things change over time through a bug hunt, stag beetle life cycle investigation, Dreaming stories, and hands-on seasonal learning.
Science and Technology - new syllabus program
Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding - Seasons, skies and small things
Stage 1 students explore how living things respond to seasonal changes through hands-on investigations of Brewongle’s habitats, while developing an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to seasons and Sky Country.
Science and Technology - new syllabus program