Inquiry questions
What are the features of, and activities in, this place?
How can we care for places like this?
How are people connected to this place?
What aspects of the past can you see today?
What do they tell us?
Learning Activities
Aboriginal history and culture talk
The students are introduced to a variety of foods and resources from the Australian bush, of which many are used today in contemporary food preparation. The talk will also discuss bush resources with a focus on how Aboriginal Peoples made and used weapons and tools using natural materials.
At West Head, this will be presented by Uncle Laurie Bimson, Guringai man and descendant of Bungaree, leader of the Guringai tribe at the time of European arrival.
Bush resource walk
During the bush walk, the students will have an opportunity to learn about the Aboriginal use of plants and other natural materials that provided tools, medicine and food to the local Aboriginal Peoples.
Cultural sites visit
The students will have an opportunity to visit and learn about several important cultural and historical sites that are hidden inside our local area. This includes visiting an Aboriginal engraving site to understand their importance and how they can provide an insight into the traditional lives of the Aboriginal Peoples of this area.
Stencil art
Students will create a local Aboriginal stencil artwork after learning about traditional techniques.
Excursion Locations
This program is offered at the following locations. Click on an image to find out more.
*Note: Excursions at Muogamarra operate in Terms 2 and 3 only.
Sample Timetable
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
| Time |
Class A |
Class B |
Class C |
Class D |
| 10.00am |
Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day |
| 10.10am |
Morning Tea |
| 10.30am |
Aboriginal history and culture talk |
Aboriginal history and culture talk |
Bush resource walk
Cultural sites visit
|
Cultural sites visit
Bush resource walk
|
| 11.30am |
Bush resource walk
Cultural sites visit
|
Cultural sites visit
Bush resource walk
|
Aboriginal history and culture talk |
Aboriginal history and culture talk |
| 12.30pm |
Stencil Art |
| 1.00pm |
Picnic lunch |
| 1.30pm |
Bushwalk |
| 2.00pm |
Conclusion and depart |
Teacher Information
Download the program flyer
| Excursion locations |
Bobbin Head
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
West Head
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| 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.
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| Cost |
2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free
2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class.
NOTE: National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition
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| Class numbers and size |
Up to 4 classes
Max. 30 students per class
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| Risk Assessments |
Bobbin Head
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
West Head
COVID
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| Social Stories |
Bobbin Head
Muogamarra
West Head
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Supporting Resources
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Student activities
Guided learning support program
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| What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.
Students wear sports uniform.
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Adverse weather
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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
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Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
Syllabus outcomes and content
Geography K-10 Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
> describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-1
> identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-2
> communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE1-3
Content
Features of places
Students:
- investigate features of places and how they can be cared for, for example: (ACHGK005)
- description of the natural and human features of places
- discussion of the natural features of places identified in Aboriginal Dreaming stories and/or Legends of the Torres Strait
- consideration of how a place can be cared for
Local and global connections
Students:
- investigate connections that people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, have to local and global places, for example: (ACHGK010, ACHGK011, ACHGK012)
- discussion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' connections with land, sea and animals of their place
History K-10 Syllabus
The Past in the Present
Outcomes
A student:
> describes and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT1-2
Content
The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past(ACHHK044)
Students:
The importance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance; for example, a community building, a landmark, a war memorial(ACHHK045)
Students:
Geography K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2015
History K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2012
