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Interactive Education Services
Phone: 8551 0750
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sawhalecentre.com
Due to the high level of demand for education
programs, we recommend that teachers book as
far in advance as possible.
Contact the SA Whale Centre team
for more information or to book your
education/group service.
The South Australian Whale Centre offers a diverse range of interactive, discovery based education
The South Australian Whale Centre's purpose built education room, the ‘Southern Right Room’, caters
Our services are aligned to the Australian Curriculum and include interactive history or whale
education classes, guided tours and our popular School Holiday ‘Whalefest’ programs. All bookings
Curriculum links are available upon request and
from our website: www.sawhalecentre.com
for private hire.
program to explore all the SA Whale Centre has to offer.
for groups of up to 30 children, in a private, safe, learning environment. Programs run for 30-60
include general admission to the Centre, allowing groups to spend time before or after their scheuled
minutes and can be tailored to your groups needs; including special needs and English as a Second
Language classes.
The SA Whale Centre also offers the "Southern Right Room" and our meeting room the "Minke Room"
programs and services for visiting groups. Tailored education programs are delivered at the SA
Whale Centre in Victor Harbor (just an hours drive south of Adelaide CBD).
Program Age
suitability
Description
Echo’s Tale of a Whale
(30 mins)
Pre-School -
Foundation
Ships Ahoy!
Encounter 1802
(45 minutes)
History Program
Years 1 - 3
Encounter Bay Way Back
When The Meyers and
The Ramindjeri (1 hour)
History Program
Years 3 - 7
Grubs Up!
(1 hour)
Years 1 - 7
Who am I?
(45 mins)
Years 5 - 9
Green Whales
English as a Second
Language (ESL) and
Special Needs
SA Whale Centre Interactive Education Program Options
Grubs Up! Develops students’ knowledge of whale features, physiology and behaviours. This program utilises water-based
Students will be introduced to the 1802 encounter between
Echo’s Tale of a Whale uses music, dance and tactile elements
to explore the basic needs of Southern Right Whales (food, water & habitat) while developing children’s understanding of
whale features, physiology & behaviour.
began arriving in Australia. Children in this class take the role of navigators, early settlers and the local Ramindjeri people.
Tourism Studies (Year 11/12 & Tertiary Students)
Following a group discussion and short video primary aged students will utilise role play to discover what life was like in Encounter bay during the 1840s, when early settlers first
English navigator Mathew Flinders, and French explorer
Nicholas Baudin. Following a video, junior primary students will
have opportunity to create their own sailing ships and re-enact
‘The Encounter’.
experiments to demonstrate and explore, the whys and how's
.
of both Toothed and Baleen whale feeding behaviour.
Who am I? Extends students’ knowledge of whale features, physiology and behaviour using scientific identification methods
such as callosity matching. This is demonstrated using the
Encounter Bay Right Whale Study catalogue of individual
Southern Right Whales.
Green Whales focuses on the local whale watching industry’s role in “ecotourism” and its effect on the local economy.
Students learn the core components of Ecotourism, paricularly
nature based tourism, as well as Encounter Bay’s historic whaling industry & its influences on whale watching today.
This program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the
participants and is delivered to appropriate language levels. All
programs use visual and tactile elements to support learning.
Group Packages & Additional Information:
The SA Whale Centre partners with several local groups and would be happy to provide a package for your
school/tour group. Please don’t hesitate to ask about other activities or curriculum that you may be interested in.
All programs above are listed with recommended age suitability as a guide only. Program content can be adapted
to all year levels on request. Please contact our SA Whale Centre team on 8551 0750 to discuss your requirements
Tours have a run time of 30, 45 or 60 minutes and may
include a short film in our Fisheye 3D Theatre.
please contact the SA Whale Centre team on:
Discovery Based Education Tours
Phone: (08) 8551 0750
Email: [email protected]
For more information about Discovery Tours,
School Holiday ‘Whalefest’ Programs
Come and join us each school holidays for a sensational science experience!
Each school holidays the SA Whale Centre offers a new science and
craft program. These marine based programs are aimed at primary
aged children of 5 - 12 years (though younger children may participate
with an accompanying adult).
School holiday programs include hands-on science based experiments,
craft activities, fun facts and mind-boggling magic and discovery. Each
program is developed around a different marine / coastal theme and
children who attend can now earn a stamp in their Children's University
Passport.
OSCH Centres and group bookings are welcome Monday to
Friday of each week. (Min Group Booking 10)
Sessions for the general public are on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday each week of the school holidays & run from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
The South Australian Whale Centre’s Discovery Tours are designed to be fun, interactive and educational
for students, teachers and parents alike.
Tours allow children to explore the Centre gaining information that they may not have otherwise picked
up on and learning fun facts about the whale species and specimens on display. Children are encouraged
to ask questions, use problem solving skills and lateral thinking and most of all to have fun while learning.
Tours can be tailored to suit all ages and offer an alternative to curriculum based classroom
education, whilst maintaining relevant educational outcomes for students.
PHOTO GALLERY
“Having a whale of a time!”
2019 & 2020
School Holiday Programs
Discover the surprising cycle of sand! They come in all shapes & sizes,
let's get to know them better. Make sand art and create a sand musical instrument 17th December 2019 -
A Chip off the Old RockOctober Holidays
Forces of Nature Junior Whale Spotter
July Holidays
Sensation Sharks
December/ January Holidays
How do extreme weather events
affect the worlds oceans?
Create an exploding volcano!
Tips & tricks for spotting and
identifying whales seen on the
South Coast. Get "Whaley" Crafty!
Salty Seas
Why is the ocean salty?Experiment with with floating turtles
and create your own play dough!
April Holidays
October Holidays
29th September -
December/ January Holidays
By the Seashore
15th December 2020 -
Bookings Essential. www.sawhalecentre.eventbrite.com
Phone: 8551 0759 or email [email protected]
1st - 10th October 2019 16th January 2020
14th - 23rd April 2020 7th - 16th July 2020
8th October 2019 28th January 2021
OSHC bookings: Monday - Friday. Minimum 10 students.
2019 & 2020 Public sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
What have you discovered by the seashore? Become a beach
detective this school holidays!
Programs are best suited to primary aged children.
Includes ‘Whalefest’
Package option 1
Package option 2
Package option 3
Join the SA Whale Centre for our latest
"Whalefest" school holiday program and
receive return fare on the Historic Horse
Drawn tram. Enjoy the view as Victor
Harbor’s resident Clydesdale's take you across
the 630m Causeway to explore Granite
Island. If you are visiting in July you may even
catch a glimpse of a whale! $10 per child.
Join the SA Whale Centre for our latest
"Whalefest" school holiday program and
receive return entry to "Urimbirra." Victor
Harbor's very own open range wildlife park.
Lizards, Dingos, Crocodiles and more all call
Urimbirra home & with over 400 Australian
native animals throughout their wetlands
there is plenty to do and see. $10 per child.
Join the SA Whale Centre for our latest
"Whalefest" school holiday program and
receive 1 Free amusement ride at Girdlers
Family Amusements. Enjoy the towering Ferris
wheel and catch a glimpse of our pristine
shores, ride dodgem cars or jump on the sizzler
for a quick thrill. Attractions to put a smile on
your child’s face this school holidays. $10 per
child.
OSHC & Group Booking Package Deals:
(Not applicable to the general public)
Designed for years 1 to 3, the first of our history programs
.
Suitable for years 3 - 7 our second history program 'Way Back When – The Meyers and the Ramindjeri' Encourages children to consider life in Encounter Bay during the English settlement of
the 1840's. Using role play, media and activites to stimulate thought provoking discussion, children will learn what conversations may have been exchanged between navigators, early settlers and the local
Ramnidjeri people, giving them a glimpse of what life was like "way back when."
‘Ships Ahoy!’ aims to introduce students to one of the most important events in the history of South Australian exploration: the encounter in 1802 between English navigator Mathew Flinders, and French explorer Nicholas Baudin. Through a combination of media, experiments and discussion meant to provoke problem solving and lateral thinking children will discover the true meaning of this important historic event. (This program is adaptable for years 4 - 7 at request)
The South Australian Whale Centre’s History based education programs are designed to be fun, interactive and educational for students, teachers and parents alike. We offer 2 seperate history programs to suit your class's needs.
History Based Education Programs
‘Ships Ahoy! Encounter 1802’
‘Encounter Bay, Way Back When’
Content within our History Programs has been designed to align with the Australian Curriculum HASS 8.1 - History, for Years 3 to 7.
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Education Services Fee Structure
Fees are current at date of publication and are subject to change. Please confirm all pricing prior to booking.
Pre-School (4yrs and under): 1 free adult per child Junior
Primary (Kindy- Yr 2): 1 free adult per 5 children
Primary (Yr 3 - 7): 1 free adult per 10 children
Secondary/Tertiary: 1 free adult per 15 students
**Additional adults will be charged at standard entry rates/fee**
OSHC /Mixed Primary ages: 1 free adult per 8 children
All prices for programs, tours and packages booked through and hosted at the South Australian Whale
Centre include standard SAWC admission for students & DECS ratio of carers/teachers:
Interactive Education Programs - At the SA Whale Centre
Cancellation policies, charges and after hours fees apply. Reprinted July 2019.
45min Educational "Discovery" Tour - At the SA Whale Centre
Applicable outside of 10am-5pm (per session fee)
"Discovery" Tour of the SA Whale Centre $4.50 per child
Max 30 Children per tour + $40 Guide Fee
Max 30 students per session (21-30 Students) $180
ial Needs/ESL Max 20 students $125
Ki
Spec
ildren per session $100ndergarten Program Max 25 Ch
Out of Hours Surcharge
Standard Eductaion Program (12-20 Students) $125
Tour guests may even get to handle real whale artifacts.
Learn the stories behind some of our greatest exhibits, find out why whale bone is completely unique
See the SA Whale Centre as you have never seen it before. Take a tour with one of our passionate guides
who will share intricate details of whale species and behaviors, educate about local marine life and delve
Limited access to Centre (due to stairs) $4.50 per person
Group Guided Tours Fee Structure
into Victor Harbor's macabre but fascinating whaling history.
and discover why Southern Right Whales visit Victor Harbor's shores.
**Group Guided Tours are best suited for Senior, Coach and Adult groups. Please see "Discovery Based Educational Tours" on the previous page for school and school aged group bookings.**
Group Tour Guides and Bus Drivers are offered free entry.
Guided Tour - At the SA Whale Centre Guide Fee Plus per person
Self Guided Tours (Group Admission) - At the SA Whale Centre
Minimum 12 people $5.85 Concession Admission
Self Guided Tour - Group Admission $8.10 Adult Admission
Contact the team at the SA Whale Centre for more information or to make a booking.
Phone: (08) 8551 0750 Email: [email protected]
**Bookings are essential. Tours run between 10:00am and 4.00pm seven days per week (excluding Christmas Day). Tours may be run outside of hours at the discretion of staff and
with the incursion of an after hours surcharge**
Guided Tour – 30 min duration (12 – 20 people – 1 guide) $25.00 $5.00 per person
Guided Tour – 30 min duration (21 – 45 people – 2 guides) $40.00 $4.50 per person
Guided Tour – 60 min duration (12 – 20 people – 1 guide) $50.00 $5.00 per person
Guided Tour – 60 min duration (21 – 45 people – 2 guides) $80.00 $4.50 per person
After hours fee – (Applicable from 7am til 10am & 5pm til 9pm) $60.00 per hour
