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Aboriginal culture: Expanding contacts Nielsen Park

Stage 4 (Years 7-8), History, Sydney Harbour National Park

Overview

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Aboriginal culture expanding contacts Nielsen Park is a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) school excursion in Sydney Harbour National Park 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: Expanding Contacts - Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation and Contact History.

Sydney Harbour National Park protects a collection of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. Located at Vaucluse in Sydney's eastern suburbs, Nielsen Park is one of Sydney's favourite year-round recreation areas. Blessed with the glistening Shark Beach and glorious harbour views, there are large, sheltered picnic areas, the scenic Hermitage Foreshore walking track and you can visit the grounds of the Gothic style Greycliffe House which dates back to the 1850s.

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

Stage Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Key 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
Nielsen Park, Sydney Harbour National Park
Duration
4hrs
Grading
Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park, along a beach, on formed and uneven bush walking tracks , up a flight of stairs and on a grassed picnic area.
Price

Minimum $375 for up to 25 students, $15 per student (includes GST)

Accessibility
Hard
Meeting point
Nielsen Park. Meet at the corner of Coolong Road and Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse.
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 Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    Bradleys Head carpark: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head carpark: $5 per vehicle per day. There are pay and display machines that accept cards and coins - no change given. Chowder Bay Road parking: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully.

    Other fees:

    Landing fee or tour fee applies to visit Sydney Harbour islands. To visit Shark, Clark or Rodd islands all vessels, including kayaks, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes not valid for landing fees.

    Buy annual pass
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Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan