Stage 1 HPGE Enrichment Program: Little Bird’s Day

Stage 1 HPGE Enrichment Program: Little Bird’s Day

Date/Time:  Wednesday 27 August 2025 8:45am - 3:00pm

Description:  Congratulations! Your child has been selected to participate in a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program being hosted by Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre located within Scheyville National Park in Maraylya. Transport will be provided by a teacher in a private car.

Cost:  $20.00

Venue:  Longneck Lagoon Environmental Centre

Transport:  Private vehicle. Please complete and return the additional paper form that will be sent once payment has been made, to provide permission for transport by a teacher in a private car.

Dress Code:  Appropriate smart casual clothing with flat enclosed comfortable footwear.

Food:  Students are to bring their own recess, lunch and water to drink for the day.

Please Bring:  An additional health form is also required by Longneck Lagoon EEC and will be sent once payment has been made.

Educational Outcomes:  The program focuses on the Intellectual Domain and is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and understanding in the natural world. After reading 'Little Bird's Day' (Sally Morgan & Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr), students participate in a range of hands-on, exploratory activities to investigate weather changes. Students explore First People’s seasonal calendars and compare these to the western seasons.

Additional Information:  Timetable

8:45am Depart Bligh Park Public School
9:15am Arrival and registration at Longneck Lagoon EEC
9:30am Introduction
9:45am Book reading
10:00am Exploring the natural environment, weather investigations
11:00am Break 1
11:30am Weather investigations
1:00pm Break 2
1:30pm Season calendars
2:30pm Depart Longneck Lagoon EEC
3:00pm Arrive back at Bligh Park Public School