Changing Places in Geography

On Friday 20 March, Year 9 enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Pyrmont and Barangaroo to complement their current unit of study of Changing Places in Geography.

Students have just learnt about the nature of urbanisation, including issues of urban planning and development. The Geography excursion was the perfect opportunity to understand the changes in these parts of our city first hand.

The focus of the excursion was on the urban dynamics of change, including urban decline and urban renewal, using Barangaroo (Millers Point) and Jacksons Landing (Pyrmont) to emphasise these aspects of our city. 

Students were able to look at the patterns in population movements and the increasing urbanisation of Sydney. Of particular focus was the increased concentration of populations within the inner-city areas of Sydney. Students examined liveable and sustainable urban places, with a special emphasis on the new developments of both Barangaroo and Pyrmont.

Key aspects of the excursion were how urbanisation impacts environments and places, and how environmental change in urban places can also enhance sustainability through sustainable development.

Our Year 9 students were well behaved and overwhelmingly positive about the experience, including the ferry ride from Circular Quay to Barangaroo and the walk through the historic precinct of Pyrmont with its ever changing architecture which were highlights of the day.

 Joe Russo
HSIE Coordinator