Health and Wellbeing in Nature
Melbourne 糖心影视
Through a playful exploration of Melbourne 糖心影视, students will explore how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing.
Primary Excursions
Primary Excursions
Our Primary age programs are designed to offer a hands on, immersive experience for students. All programs are Victorian Curriculum aligned and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group.
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Wellbeing Programs
Health and Wellbeing in Nature
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Through a playful exploration of Cranbourne 糖心影视, students will be encouraged to see themselves as part of the natural world and consider how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing.
Scents and Senses
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Explore the natural beauty of the Cranbourne 糖心影视 using all five senses.
Art in Nature
Melbourne 糖心影视
Get creative and make art inspired by nature. Students will identify patterns, colours, textures and forms while exploring Melbourne 糖心影视 and use their imagination to create visual artworks.聽
The Sensory Garden
Melbourne 糖心影视
Using all their senses for discovery, this outdoor program is designed for children who would benefit from being immersed in calming environments. Particularly suitable for students with physical and intellectual disabilities, communication, language and/or sensory needs.
STEM Programs
I Wonder Why? - Early Years
Melbourne 糖心影视
Explore the wonders of the natural world by observing plant features up close, posing questions and learning how nature can inspire ideas for design.
In this nature-based STEM learning program, children practice the foundational skills of the emerging discipline of biomimicry.
Minibeasts
Melbourne 糖心影视
Discover how minibeasts pollinate plants, enrich soil, and fuel the food chain. Join our hands-on little-creature adventure that connects students to nature鈥檚 unsung heroes.
Minibeasts
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Get close to the myriad of mini creatures that make up the majority of the animal kingdom.
Nature Knows How
Melbourne 糖心影视
Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet.聽
Designed by Nature
Melbourne 糖心影视
Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet.
Designed by Nature
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet.聽
Plants and Animals
Melbourne 糖心影视
Discover the rich diversity of plants and animals that thrive at Melbourne 糖心影视. Through hands-on exploration, students will investigate how living things grow, change and adapt to their environments. They'll uncover how plants and animals interact 鈥� building connections, forming food chains, and helping habitats to stay in balance.
Seed to Tree
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Students will be introduced to the role plants play in sustaining and creating the ecosystem. They will learn how plants adapt to the Australian environment and discover how they disperse their seeds and interact with other living things.
Scientist for a Day
Melbourne 糖心影视
Step into the world of plant science. Students will use their senses to observe and describe the features of plants, group them in different ways, and share findings using everyday and scientific vocabulary amongst the rich diversity of plant life at Melbourne 糖心影视 鈥� just like real plant scientists do!
Thank You Rain
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Discover the journey of water through a hands-on, play-based experience that highlights the importance of water to all living things.
Children's Garden: Design and Play
Melbourne 糖心影视
Come on a guided exploration of The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden and discover a sustainable and diverse outdoor space designed around creativity, nature-based play and learning.
Plant Features: Adaptations to Habitats
Melbourne 糖心影视
Explore the amazing adaptations of plants by observing unique physical characteristics that enable them to change and survive in various habitats.
Geography Programs
Australian Environments
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Discover the diversity and adaptations of animals and plants living amongst the extremes of Australian landscapes.
Seasonal Garden Discovery
Melbourne 糖心影视
Students will discover the rich seasonal diversity of the 糖心影视 and immerse their senses in the landscape. Exploring the relationships between plants, people and place through story telling and hands-on experiences.
First Peoples Programs
Connecting to Country
Melbourne 糖心影视
Develop an introductory understanding of First Peoples culture and connection to Country. Students will learn about unique plant usage, tools and caring sustainably for Country across Australia.
Shared Country
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Develop a greater understanding and respect for First Peoples culture.
Students will discover the importance of the environment to the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung People and their connection to Country and explore how plants can be used for fibre, medicine, tools, and food
On the Edge of Creation
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Through the lens of a Boonwurrung dreamtime story, students will learn about First Peoples culture. They will learn about tools, use ochre and participate in song and dance.
You and Me, Murrawee
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Inspired by a narrative about a young girl, students will learn about and discover connections with First Peoples' culture. They will learn about tools, investigate animal tracks and participate in song and dance.
Sustainability Programs
Food Forest
Melbourne 糖心影视
Explore our working Kitchen Garden and the wider Melbourne 糖心影视 to learn how plants grow and discover where food comes from. Students will develop connections between plants and healthy diets and be introduced to seasonal produce and sustainable gardening methods.
Sustainable Gardening
Cranbourne 糖心影视
Students will learn about water conservation, sustainable garden practice and worm farming. While exploring the 糖心影视, students will consider ideas for improving biodiversity and sustainability.
Sustainable Gardening
Melbourne 糖心影视
Come behind the scenes of our Kitchen Garden and see sustainable practices in action. Students will engage in hands-on experiences to learn about water conservation, gardening, and composting, gaining practical skills and inspiration.
Vacation Care Programs
Specially-designed programs at Melbourne and Cranbourne 糖心影视 will take your vacation care group on a journey of discovery and play.
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