Our primary programs are designed and delivered by NSW Department of Education teachers. This includes the cost of our teachers, teaching materials and pre and post learning support.
NSW DoE school - $11 per student - GST free
Non-gov school - $15 per student - GST free
Cancellation policy
Cancellation or changes to bookings
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.
There is no cost for postponement or cancellation due to weather.
Trigger points for postponement or cancellation
Weather
Cancel/Postpone
Notes
Rain
70-100% chance of 10 mm or more
Consideration given to student numbers, program and excursion location. Students bring rainjackets if showers are forecast.
Heat
35 °C or higher
Consult with school about modifying or postponing if temperatures of over 35°C are predicted.
Storm
Severe weather warning or higher issued for storms
Consult with school about modifying or postponing when non-severe storms are forecast.
Wind
Wind warnings
Consult with school about modifying or postponing if strong wind warning issued.
Flood
High rainfall causing localised flooding in some study sites located along the Georges River
Monitor creek levels and tides. High rainfall has the potential to cause flash flooding in some study sites.
Bushfire
Catastrophic fire danger days
Extreme fire danger, closures of National Park tracks with total fire ban - consult with school about modifying or postponing. Catastrophic fire danger days - site closed and excursions postponed
Smoke/ air quality
Very poor air quality warning issued
Consult with school about modifying or postponing if poor air quality warning is issued.
In the event of a postponement or cancellation we will arrange an alternate visit date.
Schools will be contacted as soon as possible if the weather forecast indicates 'cancel' or 'postpone' conditions. Please phone the centre if you have any concerns about the forecasted weather.
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