Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre | School excursions and incursions | K–12
Field of Mars EEC delivers curriculum-aligned excursions, incursions and fieldwork for NSW primary and secondary schools. Programs support Early Stage 1 to Stage 6 students through hands-on outdoor learning, environmental investigations and creative learning in natural, urban and school environments. All programs are led by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers and aligned with NSW syllabus outcomes.
Find a program for your school
Explore excursions, incursions and enrichment programs by school stage, learning setting or NSW syllabus area.
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 end-of-year excursions and incursions
Finish the school year with curriculum-aligned outdoor challenges, Creative Arts and nature-based learning. Explore engaging Term 4 excursions and incursions for Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 students.
Nature’s gift incursion
Stages 1–3 | Creative Arts
Students collect and photograph natural treasures, use digital tools to create layered artworks and select a finished work to be printed and framed.
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.
Bush Christmas incursion
Early Stage 1 | Creative Arts
Kindergarten students explore an Australian bush Christmas through story, song and hands-on artmaking inspired by native animals, plants and natural materials.
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 150 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.
Learning outside
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
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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
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Why schools learn with Field of Mars EEC
Qualified 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.