Learning programs | excursions, incursions and HPGE | Field of Mars EEC

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre offers curriculum-aligned learning programs for K–12 including school excursions, incursions, HPGE enrichment and teacher professional learning. Programs are led by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers and use Sydney bushland, waterways, urban sites and school settings to build fieldwork and inquiry skills.

A backpack and raincoat required for a primary excursion to Field of Mars Reserve.

Primary excursions

K–6 (Early Stage 1–Stage 3) excursions in Sydney environments, building observation, fieldwork and sustainability understanding across key KLAs.

A students hand using a magnifying glass to explore the features of an insect during an incursion.

Primary incursions

K–6 (Early Stage 1–Stage 3) in-school programs that bring nature, sustainability and creative/digital learning to your classroom and grounds (resources provided).

Books representing all the primary syllabus incursions and excursions.

Primary syllabus excursions and incursions

Browse a sample of K–6 programs by syllabus area –Science and Technology, HSIE, English, PDHPE, Creative Arts.

A pair of bushwalking boots required by students for a secondary fieldwork excursion at Field of Mars Reserve or other natural areas.

Secondary excursions and incursions

Years 7–12 (Stage 4–6) fieldwork and investigations in Sydney locations and as school incursions, supporting data collection, analysis and assessment-ready skills.

A butterfly and paintbrushes that might be used during a HPGE enrichment program for students.

High potential and gifted education programs

Primary HPGE enrichment days in Science, Visual Arts, Digital Technologies and Creative Writing to extend high potential learners.

A set of coloured pencils that are used during teacher professional learning workshops at Field of Mars EEC.

Professional learning

K–6 teacher professional learning in outdoor learning, fieldwork and environmental education aligned to NSW curriculum requirements.

Learn with us

iPad showing the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre online booking form for primary and secondary excursions and incursions

Book now

Check dates and book an excursion or incursion with Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre.

iPad displaying a Field of Mars digital learning resource that supports excursions, incursions and fieldwork skills

Learning resources

Find digital learning resources, social stories and excursion or incursion preparation materials.

Illustration representing native plants and animals used for Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets to support primary and secondary learning.

Flora and fauna fact sheets

Read our animal, plant and habitat fact sheets for use in the classroom or at home.