Stage 1 HSIE Geography | Yama2you Aboriginal experience
Georges River EEC
Program overview
The Stage 1 Yama2you HSIE Geography experience connecting you with Country at school.
Step into an unforgettable learning experience led by our friends at Yama2you. In this incursion, students will explore the deep connections Aboriginal people have with Country and Place, discovering how cultural practices use and care for the environment sustainably
Through ochre painting, traditional storytelling, engaging and learning skills in the use of Aboriginal tools learners will develop a richer understanding of the significance of symbols, language, and knowledge passed down through generations. Students are encouraged to ask questions, reflect, and celebrate Aboriginal Peoples connection to Country.
Opportunities to taste commercially produced and certified bush tucker is available on request. Please contact our centre for more details.
Program length - 1 hour 30 minutes
Program information
Suggested timetable
Sessions |
Classes |
| Morning session - 1 hr 30 min | Class 1 |
| Middle session - 1 hr 30 min | Class 2 |
| Afternoon session - 1 hr 30 min | Class 3 |
Syllabus outcomes and content
Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)
Focus area outcome
People are connected to places and groups
- HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information
Content groups
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
- Compare the ways people use water environments in Australia by posing questions to collect data
- Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
- Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place
People engage in active citizenship by working together to care for places and each other
- Participate in the school or local community by caring for places and others
- Explain the benefits of participating in communities
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 |
The total cost of the program will be based on the number of students confirmed at least 3 working days before your program. If the number of students is not confirmed by this time, the total cost will be calculated using the number of students listed on the original booking form or the actual number of students who attend, whichever is greater. An Interschool Journal request or sales order will then be prepared and sent to your school for payment. |
Student numbers |
Maximum 3 sessions per day Maximum 1 class per session with up to 30 students per class. |
Risk management plan |
Risk assessment provided in location tile. |
Preparation |
Please meet Yama2you and/or Georges River EEC staff up to 1 hour before first session. This program contains a large amount of equipment. If possible please provide a car space on level ground in close proximity to the program learning space. Learning space – please provide suitable learning spaces for the duration of the program:
Program length – 1 hour 30 mins |
Staff and student welfare |
For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program. |
Extreme or wet weather |
Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. 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:
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