WHY CHOOSE US?

Flexible and free! At the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, we understand that each school and group is different and therefore we offer programs that are flexible and cater for student’s abilities and environmental understanding at no cost to you. Other variables include:

• The timing of sessions – from a once off activity to multiple weeks, a whole term, or even a year-long program

• Topics and desired lesson outcomes - tailored to the age and curriculum of your group

• Timing of the day – go for one hour long or a full day, it’s up to you

• The location - If you have specific requirements such as distance to travel or a subject focus, a suitable location can be found that best meets the needs of your group

GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE

ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION PROGRAM

ABOUT THE PROGRAMSince 2011, Great Ocean Road Coast has been conducting education activities that are based on natural resource management practice and hands on conservation activity, engaging with students from all over Victoria.

We believe education is the key to sustaining our iconic coastline with the next generation and have invested more than $1.5 million in the program.

We offer schools, groups and individuals of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and experience the coast hands on.

Our highly-experienced education team equips students with the knowledge and skills to work with, understand, respect and protect the stunning Great Ocean Road coastline.

COASTAL CURRICULUM

Our activities are connected with standards in the 2017 Victorian Curriculum. Participating in our activities contributes to curriculum outcomes relating to various subjects and year levels.

Ranging from kindergarten activities to VCE curriculum, our programs are easily integrated into classroom education. For the detailed table relating our activities with the Victorian Curriculum, visit our website at www.gorcc.com.au.

• VCE Areas of Study

• Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Science

• Geography

• Sustainability Education and Community Service

WHERE WE MANAGE

The Great Ocean Road Coast manages 37km of crown land between Torquay and Lorne. This management area is rich with various habitats and environments, each providing separate and valuable educational opportunities for students, including:

Beach | Dunes | Heathland | Forest | Estuar y | Wetland

GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE

PO Box 53 (35 Bell Street), Torquay VIC 3228 Ph: (03) 5220 5055 | Email: info@gorcc.com.au | Web: www.gorcc.com.au

TEACHING, LEARNING STRATEGIES AND OUTCOMES

Our teachers use a variety of educational techniques to make lessons accessible to the range of students who participate.

• Use of visual, tactile and auditory cues and activities

• Leading questions

• Writing and memory tasks

• Experience teaching using different tasks for different students

Our goal is to make our activities engaging and fun for all participants.

Outcomes relate to students overcoming obstacles, meeting personal challenges, growth and resilience which are all consistent themes in our Environmental Education Program.

PO Box 53 (35 Bell Street)Torquay VIC 3228 Ph: (03) 5220 5055 Email: info@gorcc.com.au Web: www.gorcc.com.au

GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE

DEVELOP AN EXTENDED PROGRAM

There are a number of benefits for students when an extended program is developed:

• Ongoing sessions gives students the opportunity to develop a strong relationship with the coast

• Consolidates the learned knowledge for the student

• Can see the area develop over time as they work on it

• Gives opportunity to experience a number of different conservation activities

ACTIVITIES

Our activities include:

• Sand dune ecology - these important ecosystems are an essential part of our education program with activities tailored to each age group.

• Experience conservation and volunteering - Great Ocean Road Coast’s education activities have the capacity to combine theory with practical activities including mulching, weeding, revegetation and more.

• Scientific monitoring - a fantastic way for students to understand the dynamic nature of the coastal environment, scientific monitoring offers students an insight into real environmental science.

• Coastal interpretive walks - these walks help explore natural resource management, cultural significance, native and indigneous flora and fauna, biodiversity threats and more.

More information about all our activities and program is available at www.gorcc.com.au.

Visit our website for the full, comprehensive list of activities, subjects and curriculum,

www.gorcc.com.au

TESTIMONIALS

“The ongoing relationship of the Geelong Lutheran College and Whites Beach through the Great Ocean Road Coast means the students have a shared legacy in the local environment” Dale Thomson – Geelong Lutheran College Teacher

“It’s not very often you get a group of 15 year olds working physically without complaining, so you obviously hit the right note!” Luke Capicchiano – St Joseph’s College Geelong

“It’s fantastic that GORCC conservation team staff are able to contribute to school environmental education programs” Luke Hynes - Jan Juc Coast Action