School excursion
Living Country, living culture
Stage 1 (Years 1-2), History, Bournda National Park
Overview
Join us for Living Country, living culture – a Stage 1 History excursion in Bournda National Park. In this cross-curricular program, an Aboriginal guide will help students understand the importance of culture and caring for Country.
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This is an interactive excursion for young students, with sensory and hands-on activities.
Meeting at Hobart Beach campground, students can look forward to a fun day of learning about the culture and Country of the Yuin People, led by a local Aboriginal guide. They’ll find out about bush tucker and medicine, the role of women in Yuin culture, traditional weaving, art, music and dance, and how the Yuin People manage and protect Country.
Aboriginal people have been walking the earth for thousands of years. They continue to have a strong connection to country, and traditional practices and stories play an important part in modern life. Students will come away with an appreciation for the rich Aboriginal culture that exists in their region. They'll make fundamental links between traditional stories, land, Country and languages.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 1 (Years 1-2) |
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| Learning area | History |
| Student outcomes |
HT1-1. Communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time GE1-1. Describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-2. Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places |
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Excursion details
- When
Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm, during school term.
- Availability
- Available on request, subject to staff availability.
- Duration
- 1-2 hr
- Grading
- Easy. This is a guided walk with activities on unsealed bush tracks and in the campground shelter shed.
- Price
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$350 per group of 25 students. $14 per extra student, up to maximum group of 30 students.
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Meeting point
- Hobart Beach campground shelter shed, Bournda National Park.
- Equipment
provided - Yes
- Booking
- If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion, please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
Operated by
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in Bournda National Park in the South Coast region
Bournda National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. This park uses a self-registration fee collection system, please bring correct change.
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