Stage 6 / Year 11 and 12 excursions

Geography

Earths natural systems - Checking the pulse of the Hawkesbury River

This excursion supports the topic Earth’s Natural Systems through 5–6 pre-excursion lessons and a four-hour fieldwork investigation exploring the natural processes shaping the Hawkesbury-Nepean River and the impacts of human activity.

Geography - new syllabus program

Biology

Module 4 - Ecosystem dynamics depth study

This authentic investigation explores the population dynamics and interactions between the native Spotted-tailed Quoll and feral Red Fox, with pre- and post-visit activities and an assessment task contributing to a nine-hour depth study.

Biology - this program will be updated to align with the new Biology syllabus in 2027

Earth and Environmental Science

Module 4 - Human impacts depth study

This inquiry-based excursion explores how introduced species affect Australian environments and ecosystems, focusing on the impacts of the red fox at Brewongle EEC through fieldwork techniques including camera traps and nest box fauna surveys, with optional depth study extensions.

Earth and Environmental Science - this program will be updated to align with the new Earth and Environmental Science syllabus in 2027

Module 4 - Human impacts and Module 1 - Cause and effect - AUSMAP microplastics

This citizen science excursion engages students in the AUSMAP national microplastic monitoring project, using standardised fieldwork methods to collect and analyse microplastic, macrolitter and environmental data from the Hawkesbury River and contribute to national research.

Earth and Environmental and Investigating Science - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026