Stage 2-3 Visual Arts in the Environment HPGE Enrichment Day

Stage 2-3 Visual Arts in the Environment HPGE Enrichment Day

Date/Time:  Tuesday 26 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 Creative Domain and is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and understanding in visual arts. Students will utilise the natural environment as inspiration using a range of media to create permanent and ephemeral artworks. Students will participate in discussions about the meaning and value of artworks by established artists and their own artworks.

Additional Information:  Timetable

8:45am Depart Bligh Park Public School
9:15am Arrival and registration at Longneck Lagoon EEC
9:30am Introduction
9:45am What is Art? Who makes Art? Why do people make Art?
10:00am Exploring the natural environment, collecting materials and inspiration
11:00am Break 1
11:30am Art making
1:00pm Break 2
1:30pm Art making followed by reflections on artworks
2:30pm Depart Longneck Lagoon EEC
3:00pm Arrive back at Bligh Park Public School