School excursion
Aboriginal culture
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Hunter Wetlands National Park
Overview
Experience Ash Island in Hunter Wetlands National Park through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Aboriginal culture Geography excursion.
Read more about Aboriginal culture
Hunter Wetlands National Park is an internationally significant (Ramsar-listed) wetland consisting of Kooragang and Shortland wetlands and a wildlife corridor connecting Ironbark Creek, the Hunter River and Ash Island. On this school excursion, students will go on a bushwalk, hear Dreamtime stories and take part in Aboriginal cultural activities. Through engaging with Aboriginal culture, students will learn why this place is important.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
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Learning area | Geography |
Student outcomes |
GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry |
Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays all year.
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park, on formed and uneven bushwalking tracks, and on a grassed picnic area.
- Price
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$380 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Ash Island Schoolhouse carpark, Ash Island.
- Equipment
provided - No. All equipment is provided.
- 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
- School excursion inquiries - Newcastle Hunter
- 02 4927 3267
- discovery.newcastlehunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Hunter Wetland Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW
Park info
- in Hunter Wetlands National Park in the North Coast region
Hunter Wetlands National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.