Teaching resources
Our resource centre provides all the information you need to know to plan your school excursion to the Park.
Fact sheets
| Development | Fact sheet: Development (PDF)(368.88 KB) |
| Education | Fact sheet: Education (PDF)(221.23 KB) |
| History | Fact sheet: History (PDF)(298.68 KB) |
| Parklands | Fact sheet: Parklands (PDF)(255.02 KB) |
| Public art | Fact sheet: Public art (PDF)(1.33 MB) |
| Remediation | Fact sheet: Remediation (PDF)(217.99 KB) |
| Restoring ecosystems | Fact sheet: Restoring ecosystems (PDF)(229.02 KB) |
| Waterbird refuge | Fact sheet: Waterbird refuge (PDF)(160.76 KB) |
| Biodiversity | Fact sheet: Biodiversity (PDF)(150.65 KB) |
Urban dynamics of the Park
Fieldwork techniques
Key information
Risk Assessment
| Quaycentre school groups | Quaycentre school groups (PDF)(394.31 KB) |
| Urban centre | Urban centre (PDF)(23.88 KB) |
| Education centre | Education centre (PDF)(533.97 KB) |
| YES primary 2020 | YES primary 2020 (DOCX)(48.03 KB) |
| ARTEXPRESS at the Armory | ARTEXPRESS at the Armory (PDF)(122.29 KB) |
Cancellation policy
A cancellation fee will be applicable if the excursion is cancelled within 4 weeks of the confirmed date or if the class numbers are reduced. A cancellation fee of $160 per class cancelled will apply.
Tip: Make a note in your diary to do a final head count and then contact our Bookings Coordinator at education@sydneyolympicpark.com.au with the final number of classes no later than 4 weeks prior to your booking.
Duty of care
The School teacher must exercise ‘duty of care’ at all times during the excursion. One teacher must be present at all times to supervise their class. Teachers must supervise student use of the park bathroom facilities at all times.
Emergency contact
If you have any issues on the day eg delays in arrival times please contact us on 0408 131 526. Please send us a current emergency contact for your group prior to your excursion.
First aid
Accompanying park staff carry a small First Aid kit. However teachers are advised to supply their own First Aid Kits. Epipens and associated ASCIA documents are kept at the Education Centre and Education Annex within Bicentennial Park for use in emergency situations.
Wet weather
If the forecast is for rain, please call the Education team on 0408 131 526 the day prior to the excursion to discuss your options for rescheduling. As we are an outdoor education facility, wet weather options are not available and therefore we do advise rescheduling.
Please note that if the school cancels on the morning of your excursion day due to rain you may incur a cancellation fee.
What to bring
Please pack:
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Water
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Wet weather gear
Please apply insect repellent and sunscreen to students as soon as you get to the park in preparation for your excursion.
What to wear
For field based excursions, students and teachers are advised to wear comforatable flat, covered footwear (not gumboots), a broad brimmed sun hat, appropriate and comfortable clothing and rain gear if necessary. Sports uniforms are most appropriate.