Georges River Environmental Education Centre

Telephone02 9755 3189

Emailgeorgesriv-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Primary incursions

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We are building new programs and a better website for you. The following pages are currently under construction.

Programs for current syllabus can be viewed using the link below. 

Please access our booking enquiry form for more information and interest in our programs for new syllabus.

Thank you for your patience.


Primary incursions

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Cost and cancellation

2025

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 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. 

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.