Secondary Aboriginal Culture programs

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre provides authentic, hands-on Aboriginal cultural learning experiences for Stage 4 to Stage 6 students (Year 7 to Year 12). Located on Dharug Country at Sackville North (North West Sydney), our programs give students meaningful opportunities to explore Aboriginal culture, knowledge, stories and connection to Country through age-appropriate, experiential learning.

We aim to have an Aboriginal Cultural Educator or Aboriginal Education Teacher present to facilitate cultural learning across our programs, providing students with the opportunity to learn directly from and be supported by cultural educators. Where a cultural educator is not available, our NSW Department of Education teachers deliver the program using their cultural education knowledge and training, with ongoing support from cultural knowledge holders.

Programs can be delivered as excursions to Brewongle, school-based incursions or immersive overnight camps, and can be tailored to meet the needs and learning goals of individual classes and schools.

Excursion

Forces - First scientists - Forces in action

While aligned to the Science syllabus, this excursion also provides a meaningful exploration of Aboriginal culture and connection to Country.

For Stage 4 students, the program provides an authentic opportunity to deepen their understanding of Dharug culture, knowledge and perspectives, and explore the enduring relationship between Aboriginal people, Country and the environment.

Stage 4 (Year 7 and 8) program

Incursion

Overnight camp

Connecting to Country camp

A 2 or 3 day overnight camp, fostering a deep connection to Country and strengthening bonds with their peers through meaningful and engaging experiences.

Secondary school students in Stage 4 - Stage 6 (Year 7 to Year 12)