Caring for Water Country

Stage 1 Human Society and its Environment

Outcomes

HS1-ACH-01 Describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country

HS1-GEO-01 Describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information

HS1-HIS-01 Describes the ancient past and changes in communication over time, using stories, images, objects and sites as evidence.

Content

Aboriginal Peoples have rich and diverse Cultures and Histories

• Locate and discuss objects and sites that evidence Aboriginal Peoples as the oldest living continuous Cultures in the world
• Identify and describe significant Aboriginal sites across NSW and relate them to Dreaming Stories
• Identify ways in which Aboriginal Peoples share and celebrate their Cultures and Histories

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

• Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life

People care for Australia’s water environments

• Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data
• Locate and describe freshwater and saltwater bodies in Australia
• Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
• Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place

The way people communicate has changed over time

• Describe ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have communicated over time by comparing stories, images, objects or sites as evidence

Complementary programs: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Communication at Vaucluse House

Up to 15 Students: $225

Up to 30 Students: $450

Up to 45 Students: $675

Up to 60 Students: $900

Up to 75 Students: $1,125

Up to 90 Students: $1,350

You can alter your booking numbers up until 2 weeks prior to your visit. We will contact you three weeks prior to your booking to confirm final numbers and requirements. You will be invoiced for the full cost of your program two weeks prior to your booking. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, or EFT. Cancellations made within 7 days of a booking will incur the full cost for the program. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your visit will be invoiced for 50% of the total booking. Cancellations must be made in writing. Please refer to our Extreme Weather Policy for information regarding weather-related cancellations.

• Please plan to arrive before the start time of your booked program to allow for cloaking, toilet visits and/or a refreshment break for the students. If you arrive late, some elements and activities may need to be cut from the program to keep to the scheduled finish time.
• Large groups will be divided up into smaller groups for activities in the museums.
• Bags, food and drinks are not permitted in the museums and cloaking facilities are provided.
• Photography policies vary between the museums so please ask a member of staff for details.
• Teachers and carers are required to remain with their groups at all times.
• Disciplining students remains the responsibility of teachers and carers accompanying the group.
• Please let us know before your visit if any of your students have special needs or learning difficulties so we can plan to accommodate their needs during the visit.

Risk assessment: Vaucluse House

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