Learning activities

Cultural Sites Visit

Students will explore various important cultural and historical sites hidden within our local area. As part of the experience, they will visit a special Aboriginal engraving site, where they’ll learn how these sites tell the stories of Country and how they offer a window into the traditional lives and beliefs of the Aboriginal Peoples who have cared for this land for thousands of years.

Aboriginal Fire Knowledge

Students will listen to a Dreaming story about fire. They will then step into the shoes of a fire knowledge holder in this activity as they explore Aboriginal cultural burning practices. Students will plan a safe, purposeful burn to support biodiversity, protect habitats, and learn how traditional fire knowledge continues to care for Country today.

Shelter building

After discovering how Aboriginal people traditionally built shelters using natural materials, students will work together in small groups to create their own mini-shelters using items collected from the bush. Once finished, they’ll explore each other’s creations, sharing ideas about which designs and materials worked best and why. When we build shelters, we follow the principles of listening to Country and responding to its gifts.

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	Bush resources talk	Cultural sites visit
11.30am	Cultural sites visit	Bush resources talk
12.30pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Shelter building	Aboriginal fire knowledge
1.30pm	Aboriginal fire knowledge	Shelter building
2.00pm	Conclusion and depart

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

Syllabus outcomes

Syllabus outcomes and content

HISE (2024)

• HS3-ACH-01 describes Aboriginal Knowledges and Practices that care for Country and the importance of Aboriginal Languages revival

Content

Aboriginal Cultural Knowledges and Practices that care for Country

• Explain the importance of undertaking Cultural obligations to Country as part of the continuation of Aboriginal Cultures
• Examine Aboriginal Cultural works as evidence of Oral Traditions and mapping of landscapes
• Explain how Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges of fire are used to organise, manage and interact with Country
• Describe how local Knowledges of Country influence Aboriginal Peoples’ management of environments and World Heritage areas

People organise and manage places using geographical information

• Explain how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities use seasonal calendars to organise and manage Country and Place

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.