Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

Explore, Experience, Discover

Telephone02 4579 1136

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

Geographical information is used for sustainable futures - Sustainable practices for the future

stage 3 hsie excursion

New program coming soon!

bushfire and vegetation recovery

Geographical information is used to plan for sustainable futures

  • Examine Aboriginal Cultural works as evidence of Oral Traditions and mapping of landscapes

 

People organise and manage places using geographical information

  • Propose strategies to manage a local place where environmental events occur

 

People can protect global environments and use sustainable practices for the future

  • Research and present practices people can engage with to sustainably manage or protect global environments into the future

 

Outcomes:

  • HS3-ACH-01 - describes Aboriginal Knowledges and Practices that care for Country and the importance of Aboriginal Languages revival
  • HS3-GEO-01 - examines global citizenship and how people organise, protect and sustainably use the environment, using geographical information

 

Activity 1 - Navigation and knowledge

 

 

Activity 2 - Vegetation and bushfires

 

 

Activity 3 - Dipnetting

 

Time Group 1 & 2 Group 3 & 4 Group 4 & 5
10:00 Welcome to Brewongle / Safety Briefing 
10:20

Navigation and knowledge

Vegetation and bushfires

 Dipnetting
11:20 RECESS
11:40

Dipnetting

Navigation and knowledge

Vegetation and bushfires
12:35

Vegetation and bushfires

Dipnetting

Navigation and knowledge
1:25 LUNCH
1:50 Reflection of activities / Wrap up / Toilets
2:00 FAREWELL

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, or 180 students

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.

Landscape 4 weeks after bushfire - burnt, black, dead leaves on the ground.
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Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

General enquiries

  • address 587 Chapel Hill Road
    Sackville North NSW 2756

    telephone 02 4579 1136

    email brewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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  • address 730 Sackville Ferry Road
    Sackville North NSW 2756

    telephone 02 4579 1136

    email brewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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    We sincerely acknowledge Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging - the masters of sustainability. We thank the Elders and knowledge-holders who've shared with us, and those we work and connect with at Brewongle. We endeavour to continue to connect with Darug land and build her connection with our students.

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