Year 8 Geography

Year 8 Geography Fieldwork Excursion - Sealy Lookout & Diggers Beach

Last week, Year 8 students stepped outside the classroom to engage in hands-on geographical learning during a fieldwork excursion to Sealy Lookout and Diggers Beach - two of the Mid North Coast’s most picturesque and environmentally important locations.

The excursion supported the development of key geographical inquiry and fieldwork skills, a central focus of the Stage 4 Geography curriculum. Fieldwork is a mandatory and enriching part of the course, enabling students to observe, record, and interpret real-world environmental features and processes.

At Sealy Lookout, students explored the natural landscape and examined landform processes, vegetation patterns, and the influence of human activity on forest ecosystems. They also practiced important field skills, including landscape sketching, contour mapping, and geographical note-taking.

Later in the day, students moved to Diggers Beach, where they investigated coastal environments and used natural features and resources to create maps. The clear weather provided perfect conditions for fieldwork, and many students commented on how experiencing these landscapes firsthand deepened their understanding of classroom theory.

Throughout the excursion, students demonstrated outstanding behaviour, teamwork, and a genuine curiosity for the world around them. Their insightful questions and detailed observations reflected a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental management.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the staff who led and supervised the day, and to the families for their continued support. It was a highly valuable learning experience and one that will no doubt enhance students' understanding in upcoming assessments and lessons.

We look forward to many more opportunities to bring learning to life through fieldwork!