Year 10 Global Connections Excursion 

On Friday 15 May, Year 10 Global Connections students participated in a geographical fieldwork excursion around Iron Cove and the Bay Run, engaging in an authentic inquiry experience designed to support their Your World, Your Way assessment task.

As part of this unit, students are undertaking an independent geographical investigation into an issue or area of personal interest, requiring them to develop and apply key research and fieldwork skills. The excursion provided a valuable opportunity for students to experience these processes firsthand, working alongside geography specialists to conduct environmental testing, make observations, and analyse the interactions between people and the environment in a real-world setting.

Through activities including water quality testing, measuring environmental conditions, and investigating the changing landscapes of Iron Cove and Callan Park, students strengthened their understanding of how geographical data is collected and used to inform inquiry.

“One of the most valuable aspects of the Global Connections excursion on the Bay Run was working alongside a geography expert to conduct water testing and measure environmental factors such as humidity. These activities helped develop a clearer understanding of how ecosystem health is assessed and how environmental conditions influence where organisms are found, which will definitely support and strengthen my research for our upcoming assessment task.” – Saskia

“The Global Connections excursion was a great opportunity to explore ecosystem interactions through fieldwork and observation. Investigating environmental conditions, along with exploring areas such as Callan Park, strengthened our understanding of how natural landscapes have changed over time and the features that shape these environments.” – Aurelia

Experiences such as this are a valuable part of Global Connections, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning while developing the inquiry, analysis and critical thinking skills needed to investigate contemporary geographical issues both inside and beyond the classroom.

Mr Greg Sciortino, HSIE Teacher