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Aboriginal culture: Expanding contacts

Stage 4 (Years 7-8), History, La Perouse area

Overview

School excursions in NSW national parks

We are currently taking bookings for school excursions. Not all excursions are being delivered as per the usual program due to rules outlined by NSW Health. Alternative learning options with NPWS include online digital resources or incursions delivered at your school. Please contact your National Parks education contact or the relevant local park office for more information.

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Aboriginal culture expanding contacts in Kamay Botany Bay National Park is a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) school excursion which focuses on history as a KLA. Embark on a learning journey of Aboriginal culture from pre-colonisation to now.

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Students will learn through a variety of fun, interactive activities and talks by an experienced Aboriginal Discovery ranger.

History: Aboriginal and indigenous peoples, colonisation and contact history (expanding contacts).

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

Stage Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Learning area History
Objectives

Students will:

  • Listen to an Aboriginal person describe the main features of Australia's Aboriginal culture prior to colonisation
  • Recognise the results of colonisation on Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples to 1900
  • Listen to the Discovery ranger and then be able to describe the key aspects of contact between the Aboriginal people and the colonisers
  • Learn how Aboriginal children were educated in Aboriginal society through Aboriginal games
  • Be taught about different food sources and how to make and use different weapons.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays during school term.

Where
La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Duration
4hrs
Grading
Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park on grass and along formed and uneven walking tracks.
Price

Minimum $550 for up to 25 students, $22 per student (includes GST)

Accessibility
Hard
Meeting point
La Perouse Museum.
Equipment
provided
No. All equipment is provided.
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.
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Park info

  • in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • 7am–8.30pm November to March. 

    7am–7.30pm April to October.

    La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.

    Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.

    Buy annual pass
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