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Environmental Education Programs
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Racing Rapid Raptors Sc S+E E V
Students will encounter the magic of the Children’s Forest Students get up close and personal with some fascinating
as we take them on a wonderful adventure deep into the raptors, and participate in interactive raptor themed activities.
heart of this special place.
They will explore food chains, and learn about the
They will meet the ‘Boy of the Bush’, learn about the conservation and rehabilitation of these wonderful creatures.
elements which make up the Forest, and discover the > Suitable for Years K – 7
importance of caring for the natural environment.
Each child will receive their own seeds to take home!
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Snakes Alive Sc E V
Students will understand and observe the amazing variety
> Suitable for Years K – 2 *
of reptiles that live in Western Australia, and have the
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Botanical BOB Sc S+E E V opportunity to handle a live snake - if they dare!
> Suitable for Years K – 12
Students will enjoy the spectacular beauty of Whiteman Park’s
natural environment, and learn about the importance of
conservation.They will understand that there are many different
Super Natural Elements Sc S+E E Vnnnn
Your students will:
ecosystems which support various plant and animal life.
Earth | develop their knowledge and
Each child will also receive their own seeds to take home!
understandings of the interrelation
> Suitable for Years 3 & 4 *
between all elements in the natural
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BOB’s Bush Treasure Sc S+E E V environment.
This program teaches students about the native flora and Fire | investigate fire as an essential
fauna at Whiteman Park, and the important role the Park element, and learn about the positive and
plays as a conservation reserve. negative effects fire can have on the natural
They will explore the concept of conservation and what environment.
they can do to help take care of the environment. Life | observe and interact with some
Students follow the clues and answer the riddles to find fascinating friends of the forest. Get up close
the treasure hidden in the Children’s Forest. and personal with some native and non-
> Suitable for Years 5 – 7 * native animals.
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Flying High Sc S+E E V
Water | explore the importance of water
as a natural resource and learn about water
Our unique Birds of Prey Flying Display is the only place in conservation, and the Gnangara Water
Perth where your students can be inspired and amazed by Mound.
nature’s top predators - owls, kites, falcons and hawks - as
they fly around in their natural environment. Wind | discover the power of wind as a
natural force and the important role it plays
Flying High is a 45-minute show aimed at introducing in supporting life on earth.
students to the conservation needs of our birds of prey.
> Suitable for Years K – 7
> Suitable for Years K – 7
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Touch the Wild (self-guided) Sc S+E E V
Delve into the amazing world of macroinvertebrates!
A popular excursion that combines a visit to explore
Students will study the features of these tiny creatures and Caversham Wildlife Park - home to many of Australia’s
discover why they are such an important part of our ecosystem. native fauna, the very Australian ‘Farm Show’, farmyard
They will learn about how water conservation is critical for animals and bird species - with the great picnic and
the survival of macroinvertebrates. recreational facilities of Whiteman Park.
> Suitable for Years 4 – 7 * > Suitable for Years K – 12
Kaarda Goanna Wheels of Change
Aboriginal Education Programs Transport Heritage Education Programs
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A Day of Dreaming S+E LOTE A E V nnn
Legs & Loads S+E E V
Students will experience the unique culture of Aboriginal Students explore how changes to land transport have
people by participating in fun and interactive activities. transformed lives and shaped communities at Revolutions,
Whiteman Park’s transport heritage centre.
After listening to a Dreamtime story they will learn about
> Suitable for Years K – 7
the didgeridoo and create their very own sand painting to
take home.
> Suitable for Years K – 3 *
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Motorvation S+E E V
From horse drawn carts to the modern day car, students
Exploring Aboriginality in Creation can see the development of transport over time at the
Motor Museum of Western Australia.
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S E LOTE A E V
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Encourage your students to engage their senses as we take
them on a cultural journey of discovery.
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Tractor Factor S+E E V
A tailor-made tour of the Tractor Museum where students
In this program they will learn about the Six Noongar see, hear and smell the machinery that played such an
Seasons and watch a Dreamtime story told through dance important part in the early life of Western Australia.
and movement. > Suitable for Years K – 12
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* Program can be tailored to suit other year groups.
Survival and Dreaming the Traditional Way
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S+E LOTE A E V
Students discover the uniqueness of Aboriginality through
creative and practical activities. Booking Information
For further information or to make a booking,
They will learn about some of the tools and weapons that please contact our Bookings officer on 9209 6000
were used by traditional Aboriginies, throw a returning or email bookings@whitemanpark.com.
boomerang and paint their very own wooden boomerang.
> Suitable for Years 6 – 12 * Teacher Familiarisations
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Balancing Bush Tucker S+E LOTE E V
Whiteman Park offers free familiarisation sessions
for teachers.
Treat your students’ taste buds to a great range of
scrumptious bush tucker! A Whiteman Park staff member can come
out to your school to inform teachers of the
They will be captivated by stories of the Dreamtime, gain programs we have available, and to show off the
a general understanding of Aboriginal culture and, more fantastic resources we have for those teachers
specifically, discover the roles played by men and women. who book an excursion to the Park. These free
> Suitable for Years K – 12 familiarisation sessions can take as little or as
much time as you like.
An average session is 15 to 20 minutes long -
Key perfect for just before school or at the end of a
Sc Science staff meeting!
S+E Society and Environment
A The Arts
E English
LOTE Languages Other Than English
V Values
Other Opportunities and Events
Children’s Groundwater Festival Tree Planting
Imagine building an aquifer out of ice-cream and Available: Mid-Term 2 to Mid-Term 3
then eating the result! Opportunities exist for schools with an interest in
the environment to assist with our annual planting
This is just one of the innovative activities that up program.
to 1,200 school children are able to take part in
each year at Whiteman Park’s annual Children’s Groups can help the revegetation efforts of
Groundwater Festival. Whiteman Park’s conservation team, with weeding
and planting in key areas of the Park.
Up to 2010, the Festival, which is now in its ninth
year, has involved over 7,500 students from 67 To be eligible for a tree-planting excursion, carer
different schools. numbers need to be higher than usual, especially
for younger year groups, and buses must be able to
It has been attended by nearly 800 teachers and transport students to different areas within the Park.
parent helpers, and been presented by over 150
volunteers from 20 different environmental agencies. Tree-planting is conducted in all but extreme
weather.
It is the flagship of Whiteman Park’s environmental
education programs and the only festival of its kind
in Australia. Contact Us
The aim of the festival is to inspire students to For more information about Whiteman Park’s
learn more about groundwater and other related Education Programs you can download a more
environmental topics, through participating in a detailed program outline at www.whitemanpark.com
number of dynamic, ‘hands-on’ activities. For other enquiries, or to make a booking, please
Each activity is designed to increase students’ contact the Bookings Officer on 9209 6000.
awareness, knowledge and understanding of To receive monthly updates about new and
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This day-long event provides a unique opportunity
for West Australian primary students in Years 4,
5, 6 and 7 to come together in the same place,
on the same day to learn more about our
precious groundwater resources at a time when
understanding of groundwater has never been
more topical.