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Year 11 Geography

Earth's Natural Systems

Minnamurra River

Students investigate the Minnamurra River’s natural systems by observing the Minnamurra River by canoe, and conducting fieldwork on the sand spit.

Geographical Investigation

Jervis Bay

Students examine the Jervis Bay region as a case study to support their own geographical investigation, deepening their understanding of how places and environments can be effectively managed. *

* This overnight program is offered in collaboration with IEEC's S6 Geography Community of Schools, with dates negotiated to suit participating schools - typically held in early Term 2 each year.

Year 12 Geography

Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity

Ecosystem Investigation - Subtropical rainforest

Students conduct hands-on fieldwork in the Illawarra subtropical rainforest to investigate biodiversity, succession, and resilience, including surveys, and a Red Cedar recovery study.

Rural and Urban Places

Rural place - Berry, NSW

Students use geography fieldwork tools to assess how population growth and tourism affect Berry’s social, economic, and environmental character, including its heritage, tourism, and residential-rural balance.

Year 11 Biology

Ecosystem Dynamics - Depth Study

Future of Minnamurra River

Students collect primary data on the ecosystems of the Minnamurra River to complete a depth study on the effects of sea level rise.

Ecosystem Dynamics - Fieldwork

Fieldwork only

Students design fieldwork questions and hypotheses, then investigate coastal ecosystems through surveys and abiotic measurements.