Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre

Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre (EEC) offers curriculum based fieldwork experiences in and around the Central Business District of Sydney.

The Centre delivers innovative and contextually relevant teaching and learning programs. Students can visit the Centre to participate in excursions around the city, or Centre teachers can come to your school to work with students in their local environment.

04/09/2026

This seal is often seen on our Environmental Change and Management geography fieldwork in Chowder Bay.

Places are still available for Observatory Hill EEC’s Primary School Sustainability Expo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ...
04/09/2026

Places are still available for Observatory Hill EEC’s Primary School Sustainability Expo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the iconic Coal Loader Sustainability Centre at Waverton. Students will participate in a variety of fun and engaging sustainability themed workshops led by passionate high school environmental leaders. More information and how to apply is available on our events page at: https://observatoryhilleec.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-us/events

Two classes of S6 geography students from St Joseph’s College undertook ‘urban dynamics’ fieldwork in Pyrmont yesterday....
04/09/2026

Two classes of S6 geography students from St Joseph’s College undertook ‘urban dynamics’ fieldwork in Pyrmont yesterday. The students investigated geographic processes changing the suburb, and the responses and strategies to changes in the suburb. Thanks to all the teachers and students involved.

Places are still available for our ‘Inspire’ Creative Writing Workshop, ‘Chronicles of the Colony’ - a HPGE writing work...
03/09/2026

Places are still available for our ‘Inspire’ Creative Writing Workshop, ‘Chronicles of the Colony’ - a HPGE writing workshop for talented Stage 3 writers. Leave the classroom behind and step onto a tall ship for a day of immersive storytelling and historical discovery. Students will embark on a creative journey that includes:
• Sailing from Campbell’s Cove across the harbour in a tall ship.
• A creative writing workshop led by a Department of Education writing expert and children’s author, focusing on sensory imagery, historical voice, and character development.
• A visit to the Rocks Discovery Museum to view convict and colonial artefacts. Student works will be curated into a professional collection of online short stories and published on the Centre’s website.
More information and how to apply is available on our events page at: https://observatoryhilleec.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-us/events

Three S5 classes from Thomas Hassall Anglican College visited the Chowder Bay foreshore today to participate in geograph...
02/09/2026

Three S5 classes from Thomas Hassall Anglican College visited the Chowder Bay foreshore today to participate in geography fieldwork for the topic ‘Environmental Change and Management’. The students learnt about factors causing environmental change in marine environments and management strategies. Thanks to all teachers and students involved today for a great day of learning.

Four selective classes of S4 geography students from Baulkham Hills HS undertook geography fieldwork with Observatory Hi...
01/09/2026

Four selective classes of S4 geography students from Baulkham Hills HS undertook geography fieldwork with Observatory Hill EEC today in Barangaroo to learn about the topic ‘Changing Places’. The students learnt about environmental, social and economic sustainability features of Barangaroo south,  interviewed the public in Barangaroo, measured aspects of a micro climate, completed a field sketch, and examined the impacts of Gentrification in nearby Millers Point.

Four classes of year 9 students from Richard Johnson Anglican School participated in our science excursion at the Coal L...
31/08/2026

Four classes of year 9 students from Richard Johnson Anglican School participated in our science excursion at the Coal Loader Sustainability Centre for the new science topics ‘environmental sustainability’ and ‘energy’. The students took part in four activities including; an investigation of the sustainability features at the Coal Loader, scientific experiments using ‘sustainable house’ kits to measure thermal comfort, an examination of the ‘urban heat Island effect’ using infrared thermometer, and an investigation of alternative energy sources including making solar cars. Thank you for all teachers and students involved today for a great day of learning.

Four S4 geography classes from Kirrawee HS participated in our geography fieldwork today for the topic ‘Place and Liveab...
28/08/2026

Four S4 geography classes from Kirrawee HS participated in our geography fieldwork today for the topic ‘Place and Liveability’ at Harold Park. The students learnt about, and identified, features that make places liveable through a series of investigations. They concluded with a town planning activity to transform the disused Glebe Island and white Bay Power Station Site into a more liveable place. Thanks to all the students and teachers involved.

27/08/2026

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