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School excursion

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Past in the present at Jibbon Beach

Stage 1 (Years 1-2), History, Royal National Park

Overview

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This excursion is currently being revised to be delivered in line with NSW Education’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Principles and Protocols. We will be updating this excursion's name and information online soon.

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Through fun activities such as ochre painting, bracelet weaving and storytelling through dance, students will learn about local Aboriginal culture. We'll discover how the Dharawal People lived sustainably on the land, using plants for food, shelter, tools and medicine.

With their guide sharing knowledge of Country, students will develop a rich appreciation of Aboriginal life before white settlement.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area History
Student outcomes

HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

HT1-3. Describes the effects of changing technology on people's lives over time

HT1-4. Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication

Objectives

Students will:

  • Meet an Aboriginal person and ask questions about their culture and experience
  • Look at preserved animals and discover how these were used by the Dharawal People
  • Listen to and watch as an Aboriginal person explains and demonstrates the uses of tools and artefacts
  • Walk along Jibbon Beach learning and exploring with an Aboriginal guide
  • Learn the protocols for visiting a traditional site
  • Listen to tales of the Dreaming and try ochre paint, using significant local symbols
  • Walk to the rock engravings, a very ancient site, and discover their meanings
  • Look out for whales, dolphins, penguins and other birds (in season)

Excursion details

When

Weekdays during school term.

Where
Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Duration
4hrs
Grading
Medium. Guided activities in a park on grass, along a beach, through a bush track and along a headland.
Price

$20 per student for groups of 25 or more. GST included. For smaller groups conditions apply.

Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Meeting point
Bonnie Vale picnic area carpark (enter via Sea Breeze Lane)
Equipment
provided
Yes. All equipment provided.
Booking
Contact your local NSW National Parks office for more information about the updated excursion.
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Park info

  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions

  • Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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