Stage 4 / Year 7 and 8 excursions

Landscapes and landforms

This geographical inquiry explores how environmental and human processes shape and transform landscapes and landforms, with a focus on the Hawkesbury River at Sackville North.

Geography - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026

Water in the world

This geographical inquiry explores the environmental and human processes influencing water availability and distribution, focusing on the Hawkesbury River at Sackville North.

Geography - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026

Forces - First scientists - Forces in action

This hands-on excursion explores forces, energy and simple machines through Aboriginal technologies and knowledge, highlighting the innovation and engineering of Australia’s oldest continuing culture.

Science - new syllabus program

Living systems - Ecosystems in action

Join us for an engaging bush excursion as students investigate whether the local environment has a healthy ecosystem through hands-on activities exploring the interconnected components of an ecosystem.

Science - new syllabus program

Cells and classification - Australian life sorted

Students will explore Australia’s biodiversity through hands-on investigations of aquatic macroinvertebrates, animal adaptations, and plant identification using a dichotomous key

Science - new syllabus program

Ecology - Monitor Measures

Students will investigate whether the lace monitor is under threat by conducting field research to assess its population health, behaviour, and habitat conditions within the local forest ecosystem.

Science - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026