EXCURSION PROGRAMS CERES Environment Park offers an innovative range of educational programs for school groups of all ages, all of which are conducted in the inspiring setting of a successful and sustainable urban village. Our programs are based on the diverse displays and functional demonstrations found across the site; the Ecohouse, Energy Park (renewable energy technology), grey water systems, permaculture market gardens and cultural villages.

UNDERSTANDING OUR STRUCTURE

CERES Excursion Programs are divided into:

Programs are delivered by specialist teachers who spend the whole program time with the students. Please read the information below for booking options and prices.

“I have been bringing classes to CERES from various schools for about ten years, and thoroughly enjoy the experience with the students. Thanks…for providing the girls with interactive, practical activities. All teachers had fun too!” Grade 3 Teacher, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar

PLANNING YOUR EXCURSION (school groups)

1. Choose your program
Browse through our 7 program pages using the icons above. Download our 2008 brochure.
Please use these links to explore the educational services and programs offered by CERES.

LAND	WATER	WASTE	ENERGY	CULTURAL	MULTI-STRAND	VCE

2. Choose your activities
Each program has a detailed flyer that outlines what activities are available.
Download the flyers for each specific program by clicking on the links above. Each program has at least 4 activities to choose from and these flyers describe the activities in detail. One activity runs for 50-60 minutes.
You may develop your own excursion program by combining activities from two separate programs.

3. Timing and prices (excluding GST as schools are exempt)

* There is no charge for teachers or accompanying adults. Bring as many as you like! * Minimum class size is 20 students, maximum 30. Only one class can participate in an activity at a time. * Times are flexible. * Bookings should be made 6 – 8 weeks in advance.
4. Preparation and post visit activities Land Programs 7 - 10 Land Programs 11 - 12 Energy Programs Waste Programs Waste Free Lunch Visitors to CERES are requested to be waste-free – not bringing or creating any rubbish during their trip. Your booking confirmation letter will contain more information.
5. Contact us Fax or email the expression of interest form to us, or speak to a bookings officer to help plan your day. Ph: (03) 9387 4472 Fax: (03) 9381 1844 Email: education@ceres.org.au Download expression of interest form PDF Download expression of interest form WORD DOC

INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL EXCHANGES


As part of our global education program (see CERES Global web page ) CERES will facilitate student exchanges between students from a minority world with those from the majority world. In order to facilitate this process we would like an indication of what schools needs are.

Contact CERES Education Team for further information or bookings.
Ph: (03) 9387 4472
Fax: (03) 9381 1844
Email: education@ceres.org.au