School incursion

School incursion: Learn about Gumbaynggirr life

North Coast

An Aboriginal NPWS educator leading an incursion at Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, 2019. Photo: Jay Black © NPWS

Overview

Learn about Gumbaynggirr life in your own your classroom in this Stage 1 (Years 1-2) History incursion. Our Aboriginal guide will share the History of the Gumbaynggirr People and explore their culture and way of life, including describing the effects of changing technology on people's lives over time.

Students will learn about the Gumbaynggirr People's strong connection to Country. An Aboriginal guide will explain his nation’s boundaries and language.

We’ll hear Dreamtime stories and, through fun hands-on activities, learn about totems and traditional tool use.

Students will learn how Aboriginal people have interacted with and shaped the local landscape through traditional cultural management practices over time, identifying and describing significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time.

This is a fun and interactive incursion for young students. They’ll come away with an appreciation for the rich Aboriginal culture that exists in the region in which they live.

This incursion supports the K-10 history syllabus and its topic, The Past in the Present.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this incursion, see info for teachers

Stage	Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area	History
Student outcomes	HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT1-3. Describes the effects of changing technology on people's lives over time HT1-4. Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication
Objectives	Students will: Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians Investigate the connections that the Gumbaynggirr People have to the land, sea and animals of this place Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Gumbaynggirr People and how it can be cared for Find out how Gumbaynggirr People describe the weather and the seasons Locate the places they know to create a sense of place within Gumbaynggirr Country Engage with local Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities Have the opportunity to ask questions of a local Gumbaynggirr Person

Excursion details

When: Weekdays during school terms.
Availability: Available on request.
Where: North Coast
Duration: 1hr 30min
Price: $260 per group (includes GST).
Meeting point: Our NPWS Aboriginal guide will come to your class.
Booking: If you would like to organise a NPWS school incursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.

Current alerts in this area

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Local alerts

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Operated by

School incursion inquiries - North Coast
02 6657 5935
npws.northcoasteducation@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Info for teachers

All the practical information you need to know about School incursion: Learn about Gumbaynggirr life .

Program outline

Welcome to Country by local Aboriginal guide in Gumbaynggirr language and in English
What is Gumbaynggirr Country? Where do you live in Gumbaynggirr Country?
Gumbaynggirr place names and language
Gumbaynggirr Dreaming stories, including local stories
Break
Totems
Traditional local stone artefacts, weapons and tools
Gumbaynggirr bush tucker and medicine
Recap and farewell

What to bring

We recommend everyone wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Pre activity briefing: participants will be briefed at the start of the activity/day.

Safety equipment: NPWS staff carry radios and first aid kits, hold current first aid certificates and are aware of emergency procedures.

Staff accreditation: NPWS staff have current Senior First Aid accreditation. They are experienced in working with groups of students in the natural environment and have excellent knowledge of the specific areas they are visiting including potential hazards. NPWS is committed to a Child Safe and Friendly Environment. Our staff have been screened for child-related employment and have completed a Working with Children Check.

Emergencies: NPWS staff are trained to deal with emergencies and emergency procedures are in place. Ongoing supervision of a student following first aid treatment will be the responsibility of the visiting school.

Risk assessment and risk benefits

Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to assess the risks and the benefits of a variety of activities delivered as part of our learning programs.

We believe in including opportunities that allow students to learn and experience for themselves through exploration in the natural environment.

Please make your own risk assessment based on the information provided. Detailed potential risks and controls are provided for the site to assist teachers in risk management planning. Teachers and carers should be aware of, and consider the needs, abilities and medical conditions of students when visiting this site. The supervision of students remains the responsibility of the teacher. The school must ensure an adequate number of adult supervisors are present.