HSIE

Year 8 Geography

Last Friday, our Year 8 Geography students participated in field work at Karangi Dam and on the Gumgali Track at Sealy Lookout.

Students got to focus on the connections people have to places across a range of scales. They examined what shapes people’s perceptions of places and how this influences their connections to places. They were even lucky enough to experience first hand the indigenous connection to our land through local dreaming stories presented by fellow classmate Arjay Robinson and staff member Aunty Vicki Filewood.

Students’ put their geography skills into action as Mr Carruthers led them down the Gumgali track to Korora lookout, including bearing work using compasses, map reading, field sketches and precis maps. 

After viewing the Coffs Coast from above students’ then proceeded out to Karangi Dam where they were greeted by Mr Podesta who told them all about the dam's history and the vital role it plays for our local community. While there, students discussed the nature of water scarcity and the important need for sustainable water management.