On Monday 11 March Year 12 Geography students headed to Port Stephens to investigate the human impact on and management of Stockton sand dunes and Glenrock state conservation area. They walked Tomaree headland with National Parks and Wildlife before going on a 4 wheel drive tour of the sand dunes in the afternoon followed by the trips highlight; sand boarding down the largest moving sand dune system in Australia.

On Tuesday they visited a pocket of coastal rainforest that has been impacted on by coal mining and urban development. The rangers, including an Indigenous guide, gave the boys invaluable information on rainforest processes and traditional and contemporary management strategies for protecting ecosystems. The boys had a great time and once again had it confirmed for them how much time in the field can enhance their learning and enjoyment for a subject.

Rebecca Matthew
Yr 12 Geography Teacher