S1-3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultural day

Location:

Kamay Botany Bay EEC, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell

Special note

Program Cost:

• $30 per student – This cost applies when the program includes an Aboriginal knowledge holder for the full day. This allows students to engage in authentic cultural experiences such as weaving and yarning, and supports respectful and meaningful learning guided by an Aboriginal perspective.

• Standard booking costs apply – This option is available without an Aboriginal knowledge holder. In place of weaving, students will participate in a mandala nature art activity using natural materials.  

We are committed to delivering culturally respectful programs. If your school is seeking to have Aboriginal perspectives authentically embedded through the guidance of a knowledge holder, please note that this requires dedicated funding to appropriately support and acknowledge their role in the program.

Students will

• Take a guided bushwalk along the Muru-Yena Track to gain a deeper understanding of the significant plant resources traditionally used by the local Gweagal clan
• Explore Gweagal cultural artefacts and view local bird and animal specimens, learning about their traditional uses and meanings
• Participate in a traditional weaving activity with an Aboriginal knowledge holder, reflecting on the significance of cultural practices passed down through generations
• View and reflect on the coastal sculptures, including the Whale (Burriburi) Dreaming story, which highlights the deep spiritual connection between people, animals, and Country
• Investigate traditional coastal food sources by exploring the rock platform and understanding sustainable harvesting practices

Learning across the curriculum content

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
•  Sustainability
• Critical and creative thinking
•  Ethical understanding
• Difference and diversity 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures excursion outline

Stages 4-6 also available