Primary

These programs are specifically designed for primary school age children.

Science and Technology Stage 1, K-2: A Bug's Life

Is based on a Mini-beasts theme. It is a five week unit of work designed with activities across all KLA's. The program includes dipnetting to look at the small aquatic organisms, bug catching to look at small woodland organisms and bird watching to build a complete picture of wetland and woodland environments.

Science and Technology Stage 2, Years 3/4: A Bug's Place

Uses the Mini-worlds theme to explore "Living Things and their Surroundings" in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

The Content Strand includes:
* plants and animals live in environments that supply their needs
* change occurs throughout the lifetime of living things
* living things depend on other living things to survive
* most natural resources are limited and so need to be used wisely
* there are benefits and problems associated with human changes to the physical environment.

This 5 to 10 week theme includes activities across the other KLA's and culminates in the students developing actions to enhance their school environment. The unit is designed to be used however the teacher wishes and activities can be excluded or added to as desired.

Science and Technology Stage 3, Years 5/6: Who Killed Kermit

Investigates the impacts of humans on a wetland ecosystem. This theme explores the water quality of Longneck Lagoon and how it impacts on the aquatic invertebrates.

The Content Strand includes:
* the activities of people can change the balance of nature
* there are various parts to the physical environment
* environments on Earth have been affected by technology.

The visit to Longneck is aimed at providing a guided discovery of methods of investigating wetland ecosystems. It is designed to provide stimulus and interest as well as developing important and essential skills, knowledge and values.

Stage 2 Enrichment Program

This program is by invitation only. The program is designed to be worthwhile academically as well as enjoyable. Student research will be based on freshwater ecology and the importance of biodiversity. Students will use scientific techniques to study an area and discuss management strategies to protect it. Students will use microscopes, water testing kits, dipnets and animal identification keys. Teamwork skills are also an important aspect of this program. No prior knowledge is required.

Camping

Camps are either 2 days or 3 days in duration.
Maximum number of students is 48.
Activities include canoeing, bike riding, adventure games, low ropes activities and environmental activities.
Students sleep in dome tents provided by the Centre. Larger tents are provided for the adults.
Centre teachers do not stay overnight.

Leadership

This program is designed to develop leadership skills suitable for SRC, Prefects etc.
Maximum number of students is 36 per day.