Stage 2 HSIE Geography | Waste warriors incursion
Georges River EEC
Program overview
Waste warriors incursion is a Stage 2 HSIE Geography full day incursion program to investigate the issue of waste and find solutions.
We all have a responsibility to care for our environment and reducing our waste is an easy place to start. In this full day incursion students will be inspired to become waste warriors and join the zero litter challenge. They will be introduced to the concepts of waste through stories, games, art and self reflection to rethink, reduce and recycle. A litter audit will be conducted and practical steps to manage school waste will be considered using the waste hierarchy pyramid.
Students will be introduced to the Georges Riverkeeper, an organisation that advocates for and protects the Georges River. They want zero litter in the Georges River. To this end, they educate the community on waste and organise volunteer clean up days to remove waste pollution from the river.
Students will create a campaign to persuade the school community to strive for zero litter at home, in school and in every day.
Connect with our Zero litter in the Georges River learning resources to engage in active citizenship.
Learning intentions
- We are learning about waste in our school.
- We are learning how we can reduce waste in our school.
- We are learning about active citizenship.
Program information
Suggested timetable
This is a full day incursion commencing at the start of school bell concluding at the end of school bell.
Sessions |
Classes 1 and 2 |
| Morning session | Investigating litter |
| Middle session | Rethinking waste |
| Afternoon session | Campaign design |
Syllabus outcomes and content
Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)
Focus area outcome
Geographical information is used to understand the world
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HS2-GEO-01 explains how people care for Australia’s environments and participate in Australian society, using geographical information
Content groups
People participate in Australian society through active citizenship
- Research the origin and work of a New South Wales organisation that responds to a community need
- Explain the importance of volunteering as active citizenship
- Design a response to a need in the school or local community
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 |
Maximum 4 classes per day with up to 30 students per class. |
Risk management plan |
Risk assessment provided. |
Bring |
Set up – please meet Georges River EEC staff member/s 1 hour before first session. Learning space – please provide a suitable learning space for the duration of the day Program length – Full day |
Clothing |
Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas. |
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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Risk management
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