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$19.90
All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).
Students will be presented with a unique perspective on the geographical and historical importance of the choice of Sydney Cove as the location for Australia’s first penal settlement, and learn how water resources have been managed in Sydney by Aboriginal inhabitants, convict settlers and contemporary governments.
Students will visit the site of the Tank Stream underneath the GPO in the Sydney CBD, and trace the original coastline of Sydney Cove as they walk along Circular Quay, comparing its differences to the modern harbour. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of the harbour to the Gadigal people of Sydney and discover the history of Indigenous and convict settlement along the headland.
By visiting fascinating secret locations around the CBD, Circular Quay and the Rocks, students will be encouraged to discuss the connection between port cities and water sources, the evolution of water treatment and the issues with water scarcity facing Australia.
This intriguing and in-depth excursion will encourage your students to think critically about the impact of water sources on human settlement, and examine their own connection to the harbour city through its waterways.
Full Day Excursion (4 Hours) 10am – 2pm
Time allocation for excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school timetable and scheduling.
Bus Drop Off Location
10am at First Fleet Park on George St SYDNEY next to CIRCULAR QUAY TRAIN STATION
Bus Pick Up Location
2pm outside Garrison Church on Argyle St, MILLERS POINT NSW 2000
Leave it all with us! Whilst you are welcome to organise your own transport to and from our adventures, alternatively you can book with our Ranger Jamie buses or coaches. Ask us for a transport quote and we can take care of everything!
Please note, all coaches include seatbelts for students however, buses do not.
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Key inquiry questions answered
The water cycle
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Australia’s water resources
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Water scarcity & water management
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The value of water
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Excursion Duration (10am – 2pm) 10am Arrival Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break – Circular Quay (Next to Customs House) (approx. 15 minutes) |
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Introductory Presentation 10:05am – 10:35am |
The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers before enjoying an interactive and engaging presentation at Circular Quay. Teachers to distribute work booklets to students (approx. 15 minutes) |
Students split up into groups of approximately 30 and alternate the following activities: | |
Activity 10:35am – 11:35am |
Students participate on guided walk through The Rocks, stopping intermittently to answer questions in their work booklet. |
Activity 11:35am – 12:35pm |
Students participate on guided visit to the Tank Stream, stopping intermittently to answer questions in their work booklet. |
12pm – 12:25pm Lunch / Toilet Break at Observatory Hill (approx. 25 minutes) |
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Activity 1:15pm – 1:45pm |
CASE STUDY: Water Management – Barangaroo and Circular Quay |
1:45pm – 2pm Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break at Observatory Hill (approx. 15 minutes) 2pm Depart on bus back to school |
Booklet Activities include:
A student activity booklet is written and provided by Ranger Jamie Tours. A PDF version of this booklet will be made available to you upon your booking confirmation, for you to distribute in soft and/or hard copy to your students depending on your preference.
Booklet content will have students:
The Rocks Sydney CBD
Our Water in The World excursion is also available at Woronora Dam – South Sydney
$19.90
All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).
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Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.
Title | Address | Description |
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The Rocks | The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia |