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Teddy bears' picnic

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten), HSIE, Science and Technology, Thredbo-Perisher area

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Overview

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Teddy bears' picnic is an Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park, focusing on HSIE and Science and Technology as LAs. You'll listen to a story, go on a sensory awareness walk and play teddy bear tag amongst other activities.

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Students will discover that all animals need PAWS (plants, air, water, and shelter). After lunch the children play Musical Trees to recognise what happens to animals if the forest changes.

HSIE: Meeting needs; Places we know.

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Stage Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)
Learning area HSIE, Science and Technology
Student outcomes

STe-1WS-S. Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas

STe-3LW-ST. Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

Objectives

Students will:

  • Observe the forest environment using their senses
  • Identify the basic needs of animals through personal observation
  • Discover how the needs of a variety of animals are met in a forest environment
  • Explain the impact on animals as the forest changes.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays October to May.

Availability
Guided. Available on request.
Duration
4hrs 30min
Grading
Easy. Short walk on and off tracks. Environmental games are in a picnic area.
Price

$350 per group for up to 25 students (includes GST). For groups over 25 conditions apply.

Accessibility
Medium
Meeting point
Kosciuszko Education Centre, Kosciuszko Road at Sawpit Creek, 14 kms from Jindabyne towards Perisher.
Equipment
provided
Yes
Booking
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Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

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