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People descending Govetts Leap, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Aine Gliddon

Crossing the Blue Mountains

This Stage 2 (years 3-4) History excursion immerses students in the History of the Mount York area. We examine the remains of the early Cox’s Road, walk in the foot-steps of explorers and First Nations people and consider how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes over time.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
History
When

Monday to Friday during school term.

Where
Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Colonial life on Goat Island, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

Convict kids on Goat Island

'Guilty of petty theft – your punishment is penal transportation to Australia for the term of your natural life.' Discover what life was like for the first convicts of Australia in this unique Stage 2 (Years 3-4) History excursion on historic Goat Island.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
History
When

Weekdays during the school term, 10am to 1pm, meal breaks not included.

Where
Goat Island, Sydney Harbour National Park
Students and NPWS guide inside the La Perouse Museum. Photo: Kim Collas

Stories of a different time at La Perouse

Stories from a different time is a fascinating Stage 1 (Years 1-2) history excursion at La Perouse. Students will learn about the first contact between the Aboriginal people, traditional custodians of the land, and the new British arrivals.

Stage
Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area
History
When

Weekdays during the school term, 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks

Where
La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds

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