Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre (EEC) offers curriculum based fieldwork experiences in and around the inner city and Sydney Harbour. The Centre delivers innovative and contextually relevant teaching and learning programs that support our vision To provide world class experiential leaning in an urban environment, that enriches curriculum and inspires future focused global citizens.
We do this by providing:
- diverse learning experiences in iconic urban settings
- school based sustainability programs
- professional learning.
Our educational programs incorporate environmental / sustainability perspectives and are available for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Fieldwork programs cover a number of curriculum areas and are usually conducted over a full day. Cost is minimal and up to 4 classes can be covered depending on the date booked.
View film clips of Observatory Hill EEC's High School Excursions
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre is able to cater for fieldwork and special projects supporting most key learning areas. We can support K – 12 learning outcomes in:
- Environmental & Sustainability education
- Aboriginal perspectives
- Geography
- History
- Science
NSW DoE Environmental and Zoo Education Centres
Observatory Hill EEC is part of a state-wide network of Environmental Education Centres, which are run by the NSW Department of Education. All Environmental Education Centres in NSW provide support and advice to teachers and school communities to assist them in integrating sustainability education objectives across all key learning areas, as well as support for the implementation of the Sustainability Education Policy For Schools.
Observatory Hill EEC supports the Environmental and Zoo Education Centre Network vision of:
Leading environmental education to empower learners for a sustainable future.
Further environmental and sustainability education information is available from the DOE Curriculum Support website.
For further information contact observhill-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au