Learning activities

Plant photography

Set in a picturesque setting abounding with stunning native plants, students will learn the basics of plant photography. Concepts such as the rule of thirds, macro photography, camera angles, framing a shot and light will be explored. Students will then use iPads to capture and edit stunning photographs. A digital copy of the photographs will then be returned to the school.

Botanical drawings

Students will sit in a special nature spot to study the form of native plants. Using watercolours, students will draw and paint their chosen plant. This immersion experience provides each student with the opportunity to study the detail and beauty of native plants in a natural setting. Artworks will be provided to the teacher to be taken back to school.

Multi-sensory walk

Students will explore and learn about the myriad of plants species within the National Park. Plant cycles, parts of plants, pollination and interactions to environmental factors such as drought and fire will be discussed.

Aboriginal bush resources walk

Aboriginal Peoples have an intimate knowledge of native plants for food, medicine, shelter etc. Muogamarra Nature Reserve and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park have an amazing array of unique plants that have many uses. Students will identify, photograph and describe some of these plants in their natural setting.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes A & B	Classes C & D
10.00am	Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day
10.10am	Morning tea
10.30am	Plant photography and botanical drawing	Bush walk
12.00pm	Lunch
12.30pm	Bush walk	Plant photography and botanical drawing
2.00pm	Conclusion and depart

* Please call the centre if you have more than 4 classes.

Syllabus outcomes

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2017)

Outcome

• ST2-4LW compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things

Content

Classification of living things

• Identify that science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE050, ACSHE061)

Life cycles of living things

• Identify that living things have lifecycles (ACSSU072)

Survival of living things

• Describe how living things depend on each other and the environment to survive, for example:  (ACSSU073)

Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus (2006)

Outcomes

• VAS2.1 represents the qualities of experiences and things that are interesting or beautiful by choosing among aspects of subject matter
• VAS2.2 uses the forms to suggest the qualities of subject matter

Cost and details

Bus access map	Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation. Please ensure you print a copy and provide it to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion.
Cost	2026 DoE $20 per student - GST free 2026 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class NOTE:  National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition - GST free
Class numbers and size	Up to 4 classes Max. 30 students per class Please contact the centre if you have more than 4 classes.
Risk assessments	A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
What to bring	Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes. Students wear sports uniform.
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. Please check your bus company’s cancellation policy.
Medical notifications	Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.