Cockatoo Island

Island in woolwich, Woolwich NSW 2088

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Looking for exciting school excursion ideas? Step out of the classroom and embark on a remarkable learning adventure at Cockatoo Island. Our captivating school programs align with key syllabus areas of the NSW Curriculum and promote inquiry-based learning. Most importantly, your students will have a blast engaging with historical artifacts from various eras and exploring one of Sydney Harbour's ...

Journey
into knowledge!

5 Programs at Cockatoo Island

Stage 4 & 5 – History Site Study

Through an evaluation of primary and secondary sources, year 7 to 10 students will gain insights into australia’s major social, political and technological developments.

Humanities & Social Science

Cost

$14

Ratio

1:20

Type

Staff-led

Duration

1.5 hours

Stage 2 – Convict Times

Why were convicts sent to sydney, how did they live, and how do we know? 'convict times' guides stage 2 students to understand how past decisions and beliefs are still evident today.

Humanities & Social Science

Cost

$14

Ratio

From 1:10

Type

Staff-led, Self-Directed

Duration

90 min

Stage 3 – Then, Now and Tomorrow

How has australian society changed over time and what remains from the past today? 'then, now and tomorrow' examines society through the lens of cockatoo island’s layered history.

Humanities & Social ScienceHealth

Cost

$14

Ratio

1:10

Type

Staff-led, Self-Directed

Duration

1.5 hours

Stage 1 – Making History

During this excursion, students will investigate and examine various ‘making’ practices from cockatoo island’s history - from convict-made buildings to the dockyard and industrial precinct.

Humanities & Social ScienceHealth

Cost

$14

Ratio

1:10

Type

Staff-led, Self-Directed

Duration

1.5 hours

Overnight Camp & Dark Past Tour

Secrets. scandals. skeletons... cockatoo island has its fair share of all 3. discover for yourself with our intrigue-filled dark past tour.

Humanities & Social Science

Cost

16 (tour) + 40 (camp)

Ratio

1:20

Duration

All Day