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Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre

Thalgarrah EEC

Our centre is part of the NSW Department of Education’s Environmental Education Centre network. We help students and teachers learn about the environment, sustainability and nature through hands-on learning.

Our environment

Our centre uses the local natural area 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.

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 and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Students learn about culture, Country and how to care for the environment.

Our staff are trained teachers who are experts in environmental education. They 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. We also give schools activities to do before and after the visit to help keep the learning going.

Our programs include:

  • day trips to our centre or nearby study sites
  • visits to schools
  • camp programs at our centre.

Teacher support

We also support teachers with:

  • workshops for professional learning
  • helpful teaching resources
  • support with planning lessons and programs
  • spaces for staff meetings and student workshops.

Thalgarrah sits on Amaiwan country.

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T.E.A.M. (Together everyone achieves more)

PDHPE

Stage 2

This full day program begins with a discussion of what makes a good team. Using the agreed upon principles, students are then involved with a variety of outdoor team challenges where they can practise being a good team player and leadership skills. Activities are very active and involve students in different sized teams throughout the day. Activities include rogaining, making fire and cooking lunch.

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Ecosystem dynamics

Science

Stage 6

Syllabus inquiry question: How do introduced species affect the Australian environment and ecosystems?

This fieldwork investigates how introduced species affect the functioning of the environments at Field of Mars Reserve.

This Earth and Environmental Science excursion for Stage 6 involves hands-on fieldwork around Strangers Creek. Students will collect data and information to assess whether the reserve's land management practices have been successful over time.

Students will also collect data and information to prepare a case study that investigates the specific biotic and abiotic effects of several introduced species at the site.

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