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

Cost:

  • NSW DoE School - $15 per student

  • Non-Government and Independent schools - $700 per Wambangalang teacher.

    *Please note that larger groups may require more than 1 Wambangalang teacher.

Location
on site at Wambangalang
Key syllabus outcomes and content

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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