Sustainable fishing excursion

Program overview

Sustainable fishing is a Stage 3 HSIE Geography excursion with Science and Technology syllabus content addresses.

This immersive excursion introduces young people to ethical and sustainable fishing, drawing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge as well as international Indigenous perspectives to highlight deep cultural connections to waterways and long-standing ecological practices.

Students will learn how to care for fish habitats and analyse the state of the Georges River as a healthy fish habitat through water testing and litter surveys. They will explore what’s in a sustainable fishing kit and use knots to tie ethical fishing hooks onto fishing lines.

Students will learn practical fishing skills while exploring the broader impact of human behaviour on aquatic ecosystems. They consider safe and responsible participation like fishing with friends, protecting waterways from pollution, and caring for local habitats for a sustainable fishing future. Through doing they will experience the benefits of fishing for wellbeing.

Learning intentions

We are learning how to use geographical information during fieldwork
We are learning about Aboriginal Peoples Cultural obligations to Country for sustainability
We are learning how we can protect global environments and use sustainable practices for the future

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Program information

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Riverside activities
11.30am - 12.00pm	Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Riverside activities
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Snack, conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)

Focus area outcomes

Geographical information is used to plan for sustainable futures

HS3-GEO-01 examines global citizenship and how people organise, protect and sustainably use the environment, using geographical information

Content groups

People can protect global environments and use sustainable practices for the future

Compare sustainable practices used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and international Indigenous Peoples
Research and present practices people can engage with to sustainably manage or protect global environments into the future

People of Australia are global citizens

Explain the ways Australia is connected to the world
Describe a significant global contribution made by an Australian individual or group in the humanities, sciences, sport or wellbeing fields.

Human Society and its Environment K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Teacher information


Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student Student numbers to be confirmed 5 working days prior to the excursion.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 4 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent
Clothing	Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0