Gibberagong EEC
Our centre is part of the NSW Department of Education’s Environmental Education Centres network. We help students and teachers learn about the environment, sustainability and nature through hands-on learning.
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre (EEC) aims to inspire young people to experience and connect with the natural world and encourage the development of positive behaviour change.
Our vision is to inspire school communities to know, value and act for the environment.
We work closely with our local school networks and value our close partnerships.
Our school is also part of the wider Environmental and Zoo Education Centre (EZEC) Network which is a collection of NSW EZECs and a leader of environmental education across NSW.
Our environment
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre is a NSW Department of Education School (DoE) located at Bobbin Head within the picturesque Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Our centre uses several excursion locations to make learning active, enjoyable and linked to real life. Outdoor learning helps students feel more connected to nature.
Working with schools
We work with all NSW public and non-government schools. Schools can book our centre for our co-curricular learning programs and teacher professional development.
All of our programs and school excursions are taught by NSW Department of Education teachers. Our teachers complete the DoE mandatory training each year including Child Protection and Code of Conduct updates. We also hold first-aid certificates and have completed specialist training in specific areas such as canoeing and snorkelling.
Learning programs
We run hands-on programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our programs link to what students are learning in class and can be changed to suit their needs.
Many of our programs also include Aboriginal histories and cultures content. Students learn about culture, Country and how to care for the environment.
Our staff are trained teachers who are experts in environmental education and lead lead primary and secondary school excursions, incursions and overnight programs. We guide students through real-world learning experiences that are active and engaging. Students get to explore, ask questions and think about the world around them.
Teacher support
Gibberagong EEC leads authentic teacher professional development across a range of areas. Our programs are led by experienced staff, usually in an outdoor location.
Our school works closely with the NSW National Parks Parks and Wildlife Service and our local NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
We also lead the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Network for Environment and Sustainability Teachers (NEST). We meet once per term in a local school. You are welcome to join other liked-minded teachers to share inspiration and ideas.
The centre is on Gu-ring-gai country.
Visit Gibberagong EEC website.
