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Aboriginal Histories and Cultures incursion

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Aboriginal Histories and Cultures incursion

NEW Science and Technology and HSIE K-6 syllabus

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Aboriginal Peoples of northern Sydney have sustainably used the resources of Country for thousands of years.

During this full day incursion program, students will learn about the importance of Country and Place to the local Aboriginal People, and how they care for and manage land, water and sky through a series of interactive and engaging activities.

Burrawang nuts
Fire sticks

Kindergarten to Year 2 Program

Session 1: Traditional games

Students take part in fun, active games played by Aboriginal children for generations, building teamwork, coordination, and cultural understanding. Each game connects to Country and highlights the importance of cooperation and community.

Session 2: Bush resorces talk

Students explore how Aboriginal People have used the land for food, tools, and shelter for thousands of years. They learn about the deep knowledge of plants, animals, and Country that continues to guide sustainable living today.

Session 3: Bush resources seasonal walk and story

On a guided walk, students discover seasonal bush resources and how they change throughout the year. A story connected to Country and seasonal cycles helps students understand Aboriginal perspectives of caring for the land.

NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to discuss.

Time Class A Class B Class C
9.30am - 10.30am Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
10.30am - 11.00am Break 1
11.00am - 12.00pm Session 3 Session 1 Session 2
12.00pm - 12.30pm Break 2
12.30pm - 1.30pm Session 2 Session 3 Session 1

 

Location

Your school

Cost

2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class.

Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation

Please provide the following school areas:

- one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day. 

- an outdoor space (basketball court/oval) for the games

- access to school grounds or local bushland for bush resources walk

What to bring

Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.

Students wear reusable name tag and 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 arrangments.

Medical notifications

Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus 

Outcomes (2024)

A student:

> identifies ways that Aboriginal Peoples connect with Country, Culture and Community HSE-ACH-01

> describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country HS1-ACH-01

Content

People are connected to places and groups

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

  • Identify how Aboriginal Country is represented in a range of contexts
  • Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life
  • Recognise Aboriginal Peoples’ responsibility to Country can incorporate physical, spiritual and Cultural connections

People learn about the past by engaging with stories, images, objects and sites

Aboriginal Peoples have rich and diverse Cultures and Histories

  • Locate and discuss objects and sites that evidence Aboriginal Peoples as the oldest living continuous Cultures in the world
  • Identify ways in which Aboriginal Peoples share and celebrate their Cultures and Histories

Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025

Year 3 to Year 6 Program

Session 1: Traditional games

Students take part in fun, active games played by Aboriginal children for generations, building teamwork, coordination, and cultural understanding. Each game connects to Country and highlights the importance of cooperation and community.

Session 2: Bush resorces talk

Students explore how Aboriginal People have used the land for food, tools, and shelter for thousands of years. They learn about the deep knowledge of plants, animals, and Country that continues to guide sustainable living today.

Session 3: Trading game

Through an interactive trading game, students explore how Aboriginal groups exchanged resources, knowledge, and cultural items across different Countries. They learn how trade built relationships, ensured survival, and connected communities across Australia.

NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to discuss.

Time Class A Class B Class C
9.30am - 10.30am Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
10.30am - 11.00am Break 1
11.00am - 12.00pm Session 3 Session 1 Session 2
12.00pm - 12.30pm Break 2
12.30pm - 1.30pm Session 2 Session 3 Session 1

 

Location

Your school

Cost

2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class.

Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation

Please provide the following school areas:

- one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day. 

- an outdoor space (basketball court/oval) for the games

- access to school grounds or local bushland for bush resources walk

What to bring

Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.

Students wear reusable name tag and 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 arrangments.

Medical notifications

Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus 

Outcomes (2024)

A student:

> describes Aboriginal Peoples’ obligations to Country, Culture and Community HS2-ACH-01

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

Content

Stage 2

Aboriginal Peoples use and care for the environment sustainably

  • Identify and use appropriate terminology when sharing Knowledges about Country
  • Describe how Aboriginal Peoples sustainably use the resources of Country

Aboriginal Peoples have the oldest living continuous Cultures in the world

  • Examine how Aboriginal Peoples have engaged in Cultural exchange and trade across NSW

Stage 3

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
  • Explain how Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges of fire are used to organise, manage and interact with Country
  • Aboriginal Peoples have the oldest living continuous Cultures in the world

 

Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025

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