School excursion
Then and now: Aboriginal culture
Stage 1 (Years 1-2), HSIE, Seven Mile Beach National Park
Overview
This excursion experience has been updated and is now being delivered in line with the new NSW Department of Education Curriculum. We will be revising this excursion's name and information online soon. Contact your local national parks office for more information about the updated excursion.
Read more about Then and now: Aboriginal culture
This school excursion in Seven Mile Beach National Park focuses on HSIE for Stage 1 (Years 1-2) students. It gives them the opportunity to experience Aboriginal culture with Aboriginal Discovery rangers, and to develop an understanding of the importance of protecting and respecting culture.
Activities include bush tucker and medicine, the role of women, traditional weaving, art, music and dance, men's business (hunting, tools and didgeridoo), site management and protection.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 1 (Years 1-2) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | HSIE |
| Student outcomes |
GE1-1. Describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-2. Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-3. Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time |
Excursion details
- Grading
- Easy
- Price
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$295 per group for up to 25 students, $11.80 per student (includes GST)
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Meeting point
- Beach Road picnic area
- Booking
- If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - South Coast
- 02 4236 0469
- discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Seven Mile Beach National Park in the South Coast region
Seven Mile Beach National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
