Children and teenagers alike will also have opportunities to exercise their imagination, participate in outdoor activities and form lasting friendships.
Our two primary school programs – Convict Times and Then, Now and Tomorrow – are an opportunity for students to learn about the historical significance of Cockatoo Island as they engage in dress up and role-play, and interact with artefacts from different eras.
Our two high school programs – Social and Maritime Case Study and History Site Study – are an opportunity for students, including those studying for the HSC, to consider the history of Cockatoo Island from multiple viewpoints and hone their historical enquiry and writing skills.
Available Monday to Friday during the NSW School Holidays, the Cockatoo Island Vacation Care Program combines fun activities, outdoor exploration and history. Best of all, kids will have opportunities to tap into their creativity through arts and craft.
Owing to its layered history, Cockatoo Island is the perfect camping spot for school groups. Our curriculum education programs provide students with opportunities to participate in outdoor activities and engage with the living history of the island.
EcoXplore provides engaging, inspirational and informative environmental education tours at North Head Sanctuary for primary school students and vacation care groups.
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