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School excursions (8)

Two hikers exploring in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson © DPE

Above the treeline

Above the treeline is a Stage 6 (Years 11-12) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on Geography. Explore the interactions of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere in the alpine area on a guided walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko or to picturesque, glacial Blue Lake.

Stage
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area
Geography
When

Weekdays November to April.

Where
Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Thredbo-Perisher area
Aboriginal Discovery rangers, Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

Aboriginal identity

Aboriginal identity is a school excursion for Stage 3 (Years 5-6) History students in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on Aboriginal Studies. Many icons associated with Australia come from the identity, culture and life of Aboriginal people - including boomerang, didgeridoo and bush tucker. 

Stage
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area
History
When
Weekdays all year.
Where
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains
Aboriginal Discovery Rangers with boomerangs, Tumut, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Lisa Freebody/OEH

Aboriginal stories

Aboriginal stories is a school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 1 (Years 1-2) students, focusing on History. Wiradjuri, Wolgalu and Ngunawal People, along with the NPWS Aboriginal Discovery program, deliver experiences to build understanding and appreciation for their culture.

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

Weekdays all year

Where
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains
Aboriginal Discovery rangers, Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

Aboriginal stories

Aboriginal stories is a school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) students which focuses on the History and Geography learning areas. The Wiradjuri, Wolgalu and Ngunawal People, along with the NSW National Parks Aboriginal Discovery program, deliver experiences to build understanding and appreciation for their culture.

Stage
Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)
Learning area
History
When

Weekdays all year.

Where
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains
Students looking at rock samples in the Kosciuszko Education Centre in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Kosciuszko gameshow

This Kosciuszko gameshow school excursion for Stage 2 (Years 3-4) students in Kosciuszko National Park focuses on Science. Students use the information they gather from display boards in the education centre to compete in a loud, outlandish game show. The students enjoy the challenge of a competitive game and the opportunity to barrack for their team.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
Geography
Where
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains
Aboriginal Discovery Rangers, Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

Aboriginal customs and practices

Aboriginal customs and practices is a Stage 2 (Years 3-4) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on History and Geography. Discover the secrets of the didgeridoo, use clapsticks and play along with a yidaki. Try your hand at tool or jewellery making, and learn about collecting and using materials from the environment.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
History
Where
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains