S4, S5 Brush with nature
Visual art
Program
Our Brush with nature excursion is a visual arts program for all students in Years 7-10. During the day the students will observe, interpret and respond to their immediate environment at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Bobbin Head or Kalkari Discovery Centre. Students will be encouraged to fully immerse themselves in the natural world and use nature as their source of inspiration.
Key information
Learning activities
Students will participate in a rotation of activities. These activities may include:
Musical art
Students respond to music through expressive, abstract artworks using mixed media to reflect rhythm, mood, and movement.
One-point perspective drawing or painting
Students will learn to create depth in their landscapes using one-point perspective techniques, including vanishing points and orthogonals.
Artistic field sketch
Students create detailed sketches of landscapes, focusing on capturing landforms and textures to describe the environment.
Life drawing of animals
Students create detailed sketches of animals, close ups, parts of (legs, feet, beaks) and textures to describe the animal.
Suggested timetable
| Time | Class A, B | Class C, D |
| 10.00am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day | |
| 10.10am | Morning Tea | |
| 10.30am | Art activity 1 | Art activity 2 |
| 11.15am | Art activity 2 | Art activity 3 |
| 12.00pm | Lunch | |
| 12.30pm | Art activity 3 | Art activity 4 |
| 1.15pm | Art activity 4 | Art activity 1 |
| 2.00pm | Conclusion and depart | |
* Please call the centre if you have more than 4 classes
Syllabus outcomes
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 to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion. |
| Cost |
2026 - DoE Schools Excursion -$20 per student - GST free Art supplies - $10 per student - GST free 2026 - Non-gov schools Excursion - $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class Art Supplies - $15 per student - GST free 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, mask. 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. |
