Field of Mars EEC | School excursions and incursions | K–12
Curriculum-aligned outdoor learning and fieldwork for NSW schools in Sydney.
Find a program for your school
Explore primary and secondary excursions, incursions and HPGE enrichment programs by school stage, learning setting or NSW syllabus area. Programs support Early Stage 1 to Stage 6 students in natural, urban and school environments.
Primary school excursions
Curriculum-aligned K–6 school excursions in Science and Technology, HSIE, English, PDHPE and Creative Arts, with fieldwork and outdoor learning in Sydney bushland, waterways and urban environments.
Primary school incursions
Curriculum-aligned K–6 school incursions exploring living things, habitats, sustainability, design and digital creativity in classrooms and school grounds.
Inspire – HPGE enrichment programs
High potential and gifted education programs for Stage 2 and Stage 3 students, combining Science, Creative Arts, digital technologies, creative writing and environmental inquiry.
Secondary excursions and incursions
Years 7–12 Geography and Science excursions and incursions supporting fieldwork, environmental investigations, data collection and depth studies.
Primary programs by syllabus
Browse K–6 excursions and incursions by NSW syllabus area, including Science and Technology, HSIE Geography and History, English, PDHPE and Creative Arts.
Teacher professional learning
Practical professional learning for teachers in outdoor learning, fieldwork, school-ground investigations and environmental education, aligned with NSW curriculum priorities.
Featured start-of-year excursions
Start the school year with programs that build teamwork, confidence, leadership and positive relationships. Explore engaging Term 1 excursions for Stage 1 to Stage 3 students through active outdoor learning and group challenges.
Bushland adventure excursion
Stage 1 | PDHPE
Students explore Field of Mars Reserve through active bushland challenges that build confidence, cooperation and fair play while encouraging movement and positive relationships.
Challenge+ excursion
Stages 2–3 | PDHPE
Students build teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving through orienteering, trust activities and energetic outdoor challenges at Field of Mars Reserve.
Natural leader excursion
Stages 2–3 | PDHPE
Ideal for SRCs and student leadership groups, students develop leadership, cooperation, communication and decision-making through supportive outdoor team challenges at Field of Mars Reserve.
Free environmental learning resources
Extend classroom learning before and after an excursion or incursion with free, student-friendly environmental information and curriculum-linked teaching resources.
Australian environmental fact sheets
Explore more than 160 student-friendly fact sheets about Australian animals, plants, habitats, ecosystems and environments for classroom research, curriculum learning and excursion preparation.
Curriculum-linked learning resources
Use free digital books, picture books, lesson ideas and classroom activities linked to Field of Mars EEC programs and NSW syllabus outcomes.
Outdoor learning in local environments
Learn how curriculum-based outdoor learning in natural and urban environments supports student engagement, wellbeing, inquiry and environmental understanding.
Plan and book a school excursion or incursion
Find booking, location and excursion preparation information for a safe, successful visit. Location pages include maps, transport advice, meeting points and risk assessments.
Book an excursion or incursion
2027 bookings are open. Check available dates and book a primary or secondary school excursion or incursion.
Explore and book Inspire HPGE programs
View available dates and remaining places, then book a Stage 2 or Stage 3 high potential and gifted education enrichment program.
Locations, maps and risk assessments
Find site maps, meeting points, bus and public transport advice, walking routes and risk assessments for Field of Mars EEC locations.
Prepare for your excursion
Help students and teachers prepare for a school excursion, including what to wear, what to bring and what to expect.
Social stories
Explore visual guides that help students understand where they will go, who they may meet and what they may experience during a Field of Mars EEC program.
Frequently asked questions
Find information about bookings, costs, supervision, accessibility, transport, weather and cancellations.
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Qualified NSW DoE teachers
Programs are designed and delivered by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers with expertise in curriculum, fieldwork and outdoor learning.
K–12 learning programs
Excursions, incursions and HPGE enrichment programs support students from Early Stage 1 to Stage 6 across primary and secondary curriculum areas.
Learning in real places
Students investigate natural, urban and school-ground environments through hands-on fieldwork, observation, inquiry and creative learning.
Environmental Education Centres across NSW
Field of Mars EEC is part of the NSW Environmental Education Centre network. Find a centre near your school and explore local excursions, incursions and environmental learning opportunities.