Discover - Investigate - Learn
T: Telephone02 49558673
E: Emailawabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Students investigate the needs and the ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things through a range of activities.
Students are based around the EEC and rotate through four activities:
The basic program will be changed to suit larger groups, weather conditions or availability of water for dip netting. Other activities students may complete include an investigation into birds nests, including looking at examples of nests and construction of a nest.
For further information on curriculum links, program and excursion information see below or contact us.
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre- Dudley Campus, 51 Boundary Street, Dudley and Awabakal Nature Reserve.
Science and technology outcomes
Early stage 1:
A student:
Stage 1:
A student:
Key inquiry questions
Early Stage 1:
Stage 1:
Content
Early stage 1: Living world
Characteristics and basic needs of living things
Using living things as food and fibre
Stage 1: Living world
External features of living things
Living things live in different places
Plants and animals used for food and fibre
Learning across the curriculum
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Sustainability
Critical and creative thinking
Drop off and collection AEEC, Boundary Street, Dudley.
Please note: if you are using a bendy bus to transport students please contact AEEC prior to excursion for important information.
Students should bring lunch, recess, refillable water bottle, hats, sunscreen, covered walking shoes plus any special requirements of the group (Wet weather gear when necessary). Non-aerosol insect repellent is advisable in summer.
Introduction - 10:00 am
Morning tea - 10:10 am
Two activities - 10:30am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Two activities - 12:30pm
Finish- 2:00pm
Students will have morning tea and lunch on the grounds of the AEEC. This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.
AEEC is a NSW Department of Education school and staff are trained DoE teachers specialising in Environmental Education.
AEEC teachers rely on the participation of visiting teachers to meet recommended supervision levels. Visiting teachers are ultimately responsible for behaviour of students, students with existing medical conditions or special needs.
Please notify Awabakal Environmental Education Centre of any medical conditions or special needs that may need to be taken into consideration when planning or delivering the program. Upon booking an excursion, a form will be emailed to complete to detail any medical or special needs.
As our staff are Department of Education teachers we don’t require parent helpers on the day. If your school decides to bring parents, we kindly ask that you keep the number to a minimum. For safety reasons and the nature of our sites, parents will not be able to participate in activities.
Extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, high winds and extreme bush fire danger may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. If you have any concerns regarding the weather prior to the excursion, contact Awabakal Environmental Education Centre on 4955 8673 or email awabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Cancellations less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger.
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address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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