Learning Activities
Bush Resources Talk
Students will discover a range of foods and natural resources found in the Australian bush—many of which are still used in cooking today! They’ll also learn how Aboriginal Peoples have long used the land to make tools and weapons, exploring the clever ways natural materials were shaped and used in daily life.
At West Head, this will be presented by Uncle Laurie Bimson, Garigal man and descendant of Bungaree, leader of the local clan at the time of European arrival.
Cultural Sites Visit
Students will explore various important cultural and historical sites hidden within our local area. As part of the experience, they’ll 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.
Ochre hand stencil (West Head location only)
Students will create their own ochre stencil artwork, inspired by local traditional techniques and stories shared during the session.
Shelter building (Bobbin Head or Muogamarra location only)
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.
Sample Timetable
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
| Time |
Class A & B |
Class C & D |
| 10.00am |
Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day |
| 10.10am |
Morning Tea |
| 10.30am |
Bush resources talk, bushwalk, Cultural sites visit |
Bushwalk, Cultural sites visit, bush resources talk
|
| 1.00pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
Shelter building / ochre hand stencil |
| 2.00pm |
Conclusion and depart |
