Country as Teacher is a curriculum framework for connecting with, learning from, and caring for Country. It honours the ancient knowledges of the original custodians of this land and re-places Country as Teacher within our contemporary schooling system. We know that our students need to experience the 6L's on Country at every opportunity. When we develop a deep connection with Country, we realise that we all have an obligation to care for Country. This is a two-way curriculum, which aims to balance the education of our young people, by building on the knowledge of the past, and embracing ancient ways of knowing and doing.
Our units of work and teaching and learning programs are co-created with members of Booderee National Park (BNP) and Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council (WBACC). We involve local Elders, knowledge holders & community members in ongoing consultation sessions to inform our Country as Teacher "lessons" are authentic and relevant.