Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

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Emailbrewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

People are connected to places and groups - Let's care for Country

 

Join us on a special geography excursion where students will explore the connections between sky, land, and water Country around the Hawkesbury River. Through interactive games, storytelling, and hands-on learning, students will discover how Aboriginal Peoples have cared for Country for thousands of years and how we all can continue to protect it today.

 

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

  • Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life

 

People care for Australia's water environments

  • Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data
  • Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
  • Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place

Outcomes

  • HS1-ACH-01 describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country
  • HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information

 

Activity 1 - Emu egg hunting game

Students learn about how Aboriginal Peoples used the night sky to inform hunting practices on the land. They then play the emu egg hunting game.

 

Activity 2 - Interactive bush resources walk

Take part in an interactive bushwalk where students will discover how Aboriginal Peoples use knowledge of land Country in everyday life.

 

Activity 3 - Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River

Discover the natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River through a guided observation and hands-on exploration at interactive stations overlooking this vital water Country.

 

Activity 4 - Caring for the Hawkesbury River

Explore how our actions impact water Country through a hands-on demonstration showing the effects of pollution on the Hawkesbury River, and learn how we can care for this vital waterway with respect and responsibility.

 

Time Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
10:00 Welcome to Brewongle / safety briefing / crunch and sip
10:20

Emu egg hunting game

 

Interactive bush resources walk

Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River

 

Caring for the Hawkesbury River
11:00

RECESS

111:20

Caring for the Hawkesbury River

Emu egg hunting game Interactive bush resources walk Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River
12:00 Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River Caring for the Hawkesbury River Emu egg hunting game Interactive bush resources walk
12:40 LUNCH
1:10 Interactive bush resources walk Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River Caring for the Hawkesbury River Emu egg hunting game
1:500 Reflection of activities / Wrap up / Toilets
2:00 FAREWELL

There are no pre-excursion activities required for this program.

There is no worksheet for this program.

Location Brewongle EEC, Sackville North
Bus  details

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.

Cost Refer to Brewongle's pricing page
Class numbers and size

Up to 6 classes per day 

Maximum 30 students per class

Start and finish times

Arrival time is 10am

Departure time is 2pm

* discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times

Risk Assessments Refer to Brewongle's risk management plans
Inclusive learning support

This program can be adapted for students with specific mobility requirements.

Please visit our inclusive education website for social stories and other excursion support materials.

Adverse weather

On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.

Please visit booking and cancellation policy to view our trigger points for cancellation.