Sustaining Country
Stage 2 - Human Society and its Environment
Program
'Sustaining Country' is a Stage 2 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre. Students explore Aboriginal Peoples’ deep connections and obligations to Country, Culture, and Community, focusing on sustainable environmental practices. Through hands-on and interactive activities, students will design a sustainable fish trap, investigate how the Dharug People utilise local plants for food and fibre, and explore sustainable hunting practices and totem systems through game-based learning—all highlighting the importance of caring for Australia’s environments.
Important information
Human Society and its Environment K-6 syllabus (2024)
HS2-ACH-01
Describes Aboriginal Peoples’ obligations to Country, Culture and Community
Content
Aboriginal Peoples use and care for the environment sustainably
- Identify and use appropriate terminology when sharing Knowledges about Country
- Describe how Aboriginal Peoples sustainably use the resources of Country
People have a responsibility to care for Australia’s environments
- Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food practices that are sustainable
Students will:
- learn about sustainable fishing practices and undertake a hands-on design task to design a sustainable fish trap
- investigate how Dharug people sustainably use the various plants growing around Longneck Lagoon for food and fibre
- explore sustainable hunting practices and totem systems through interactive, game-based activities.
| Vehicle access |
Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya Large buses/coaches can drop students and teachers at the entrance on Whitmore Road. It is a 400m walk down the drive to the classroom. Bus drop off and pick up should be timed to allow for the walk from the road to the classroom. These times can be negotiated as needed to allow for earlier or later start and finish times. Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students. |
| Student numbers |
Up to 3 classes Max. 30 students per class (Please book for multiple dates if numbers exceed 90 students) |
| What to bring |
Students
Teachers
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| Adverse weather | On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. |
| Medical notifications | Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
| Further information | Welcome to Longneck Lagoon EEC |