Illawarra Environmental Education Centre (IEEC) caters for NSW Department of Education schools only (Kindergarten - Year 12).
To make your excursion planning as smooth and efficient as possible, we have provided some steps for you to follow:
Choose a program and relevant excursion site
Check availability on our online calendar
Contact us to discuss arrangements and confirm booking
Email: illawarra-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 42376100
Other considerations
Camping at Killalea
Rates vary throughout the year and bookings are managed by Reflections Killalea Reserve.
Payment
IEEC will send you an interschool journal after the excursion based on the number of students in attendance. Fees are GST free.
Staffing ratios
All groups must maintain a 1:15 adult to student ratio (eg, one of our teachers and one of your teachers supervises each group of up to 30 students).
Some ratios change depending on the activities involved. Check ratios for all water based activities.
Risk management
Download the relevent IEEC sample risk management plans for the excursion you are planning.
If you cannot find the sample risk managment plan for the excursion you are planning please contact the Centre on 02 42376100 or email Illawarra-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Check the weather
Extreme or wet weather may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. Includes days predicted to be above 35C, high winds, dangerous water conditions and extreme bush-fire danger.
Teachers concerned about the possible impact of predicted weather upon their excursion should ring the IEEC on 4237 6100 the day before to discuss contingencies.
If concerned the morning of your excursion please contact Nikki Bodel 0416210542 at 6.45am on the day.
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