Stage 5 - Environmental Connections
"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth." - Chieft Seattle
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.
Contact us
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About our centre
Learn how our centre helps students explore, learn and connect with nature.