STAGE 2 EXCURSION: KAMAY BAY (GROUP A)

STAGE 2 HISTORY ‘FIRST CONTACTS’ EXCURSION: KAMAY BOTANY BAY ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION CENTRE – GROUP A

DATE: Friday 28^th May (8:30-3:00pm)

TIME: Students MUST ARRIVE BY 8:30am for a prompt departure

TRAVEL: Chartered bus supervised by teachers

VENUE: Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Centre, Kurnell

COST: $32 (workshop and coach travel)

Students will explore the original landing site where James Cook landed in 1770 at Kurnell. They will consider the traditional use of the land by the Aboriginal people and the meeting of two cultures in 1770. Students will visit the new sculptures and monuments located within the National Park and become botanical artists sketching plants just as the artist Sydney Parkinson did in 1770. Students will record their observations.

Students will enjoy a picnic lunch, so please ensure your child comes to school with a packed lunch/ recess, water bottle and a hat. Please apply sunscreen before leaving home. Full school uniform including hat and closed shoes to be worn. Insect repellent has also been recommended.

Information:

Students need to bring / wear:

• Packed lunch / recess
• Water bottle
• Full school uniform including closed shoes and broad-brimmed school hat.
• Please apply sunscreen before leaving home
• Insect repellent has also been recommended

PERMISSION NOTES AND PAYMENT ARE DUE BY MONDAY 24^TH MAY 2021.