Stage 2- Environmental Connections
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." - John Muir
About this excursion
Students take part in a series of activities designed to help them connect with and appreciate the environment by spending time in it and having fun!
Focus:
The purpose of this program is for students to explore connections between people, places and natural environments. They will examine connections within their class group, within an ecosystem and between and their environment.
Excursion activities
Prior to your excursion you will work with our teaching staff to map a bespoke itinerary for your excursion. You can choose from the following activities:
- Riding bikes through our woodland
- Orienteering (map reading race games)
- Archery
- Completing our ropes course (low ropes, no harnesses)
- Initiative games (strengthening teamwork, communication and collaboration)
- Nature Shows (learning about snakes, lizards, insects and fish)
- Aboriginal Histories and Culture (examining artefacts and looking for bushtucker and scar trees while bushalking)
- Shelter Building Challenge (using ropes, tarps and pegs)
- Leadership development workshop (styles, importance, role-plays)
Important information
Cost:
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NSW DoE School - $15 per student
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Non-Government and Independent schools - $700 per Wambangalang teacher.
*Please note that larger groups may require more than 1 Wambangalang teacher.
ST2-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things
ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
PD2-1 explores strategies to manage physical, social and emotional change
PD2-2 explains and uses strategies to develop resilience and to make them feel comfortable and safe
PD2-3 explains how empathy, inclusion and respect can positively influence relationships
PD2-5 applies strategies to solve movement challenges
PD2-8 investigates and participates in physical activities to promote the benefits of physical activity on health and wellbeing
PD2-10 demonstrates a range of interpersonal skills that build and enhance relationships and promote inclusion in various situations
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About our centre
Learn how our centre helps students explore, learn and connect with nature.