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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
Bradleys Head Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Yurasek

The earth's environment at Bradleys Head

The earth's environment is a fun, Stage 1 (Years 1-2) geography excursion at Bradleys Head. Students will identify the physical features of this beautiful place. They'll discuss how people interact with the place in both past and present contexts.  

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

Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.

Where
Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park
A ranger investigating the natural environment on a WildTracker school excursion. Photo: Julie Brown/OEH

Living world WildTracker: Bradleys Head

On a WildTracker excursion, Stage 3 (Years 5-6) students investigate and analyse the natural environment of Bradleys Head. Students identify and group species and discuss adaptations that help these species survive and thrive here.

Stage
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area
Science and Technology
When

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

Where
Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park