Program overview
This Stage 1 excursion provides students with opportunities for Nature Play while making meaningful connections with Aboriginal culture. The value of Nature Play can often be overlooked in busy curriculums, despite providing rich opportunities to address syllabus outcomes through authentic, hands-on learning.
Through Nature Play, students develop creative thinking, problem-solving and cognitive skills, support their emotional wellbeing, practise social skills through interactions with others, and strengthen their connection to the natural world. Students build awareness of changes in their environment while developing physical and sensory skills. Through these experiences, they also develop a stronger connection to place, learning more about themselves, their surroundings and their relationship with Country.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus (2024)
Identity, health and wellbeing
Outcomes
- PH1-IHW-01 describes factors that contribute to identity, health and wellbeing
Content
Factors and characteristics can shape identity
- Describe how culture, family and place can shape identity
Responsible choices improve health and wellbeing
- Describe how spending time outdoors supports health and wellbeing
- Describe the benefits of bush food to improve health and wellbeing
Respectful relationships and safety
Outcomes
- PH1-RRS-01 describes and demonstrates actions that support respectful relationships and safety offline and online
Content
Respectful relationships improve health and wellbeing
- Describe ways Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ connections to Country/Place and others enhance wellbeing
- Describe how connecting to family, people, groups and places contributes to health and wellbeing
Self-management and interpersonal skills
Outcomes
- PH1-SMI-01 describes and demonstrates self-management and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts
Content
Responsible choices and actions promote self-management skills
- Recognise emotional responses to various situations and describe the impact on themselves and others
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Nature art installations Students use natural items in nature to create ephemeral art installations. They consider cultural connections to place and how these connections contribute to the identity of people from the past and present. Students explore the ways connections to Country/Place through Nature Play in the outdoors support and enhance health and wellbeing. |
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Sensory scavenger hunt Students explore connections to place and people, and benefits to wellbeing. Students use Scavenger Hunt Cards to complete a scavenger hunt connecting students to place through natural materials, and people through working co-operatively. |
| 3 |
Nature journalling with observational challenges Students consider Aboriginal artforms and their purpose. Students create their own nature inspired artworks with a given focus. |
| 4 |
Mini nature tasks Revise and discuss how spending time outdoors supports health and wellbeing. Work with your team to find and complete 4 mini nature tasks. |
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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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| 9:45 |
Welcome to Brewongle Safety briefing |
| 10:00 | RECESS |
| 10:15 | Nature art installations |
| 11:00 | Sensory scavenger hunt |
| 11:45 | Nature journalling with observational challenges |
| 12:30 | LUNCH |
| 12:55 | Mini nature tasks |
| 1:40 | Wrap up / Toilets |
| 2:00 | Farewell |
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport |
Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion. |
| Program costs | Program costs |
| Student numbers |
Maximum student numbers are 30 students per class - up to 6 classes per day No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs) |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times |
| 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 |
Booking enquiries
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Brewongle EEC provides inclusive learning support through accessible, hands-on, and differentiated programs that cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring all learners can engage meaningfully with curriculum-based experiences in nature.