03 Sep 2013
Stage 2 from Forster Public School have enjoyed an excursion to the Wetlands Environmental Education Centre in Newcastle. Students were introduced to a variety of plants and animals that depend on wetlands. The Shortland Wetlands is a managed wetland reserve with both artificial and natural water features accessed by decks and established walking tracks.
The full day program included a Powerpoint introduction and Discovery Activities including dipnetting to sample live pond animals. The Discovery Classroom with microscopes and hands-on activities. The Wetland Walk to view birdlife on the outer ponds as well as a visit to the Visitor's Centre to see live and static displays of Wetland animals. It was a wonderful Educational and Social Experience.
Jasmin and Sophia loved the bird watching across the lake.
Destiny was glued to the Display of Lizards at the Visitor's Centre
Beau was impressed with the Discovery Classroom which included Microscopes.
Isla and Kintarli enjoyed the 'Hands On' activities.