Year 9 Excursion to Pyrmont and Barangaroo

On Friday 21 March, Year 9 Geography students enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Pyrmont and Barangaroo to complement their current unit of study of Changing Places. 

Students are currently learning about the nature of urbanisation through urban policy and development. The Geography excursion was the perfect opportunity to understand the changes in our city first hand.

The focus of the excursion was on the urban dynamics of change, including urban decay 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 and city areas of Sydney. Students examined liveable and sustainable urban places, with a special on the new developments of Barangaroo and Pyrmont.

 Key aspects of the excursion were how urbanisation changes environments and places, and how environmental change in urban places can enhance sustainability.

Our Year 9 students were also perfect ambassadors for our College with their impeccable behaviour in the city. Students were 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