Preparing for your excursion
Be ready for your excursion to Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre in East Ryde, Sydney by checking what to expect and what to bring.
Teachers and students attending Field of Mars EEC excursions and some incursions can prepare by watching the short video before the visit and using the checklist below to make sure they bring the right clothing, equipment and food for a safe and comfortable day outdoors.
How can you prepare for your excursion?
Watch this short video to see what a typical Field of Mars EEC excursion in Sydney looks like and how students should get ready for outdoor learning in bushland.
What should you bring on your excursion?
Students should come prepared for outdoor learning in bushland and school grounds. The items below help keep everyone safe, comfortable and ready for fieldwork during excursions and some incursions.
Closed shoes
Sports uniform
Hat
Backpack
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Raincoat
Low waste lunch
Should high school students bring anything extra for fieldwork?
In addition to the items above, secondary students may need extra equipment for fieldwork, data collection and recording observations.
Clipboard
Pencil
