Educational Programs

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HVG Free Educational Program is now available on CD


  • The History of The Hunter Valley Gardens. Approximately 5 minutes viewing.

  • Pre Activities for the classroom.

  • Introduction and information about the excursion.

  • Teacher checklist for what you and your students need to bring.

  • Hunter Valley Gardens maps and a summary of the program related to up to 6 colour-coded walks, each delivering similar outcomes in different areas of the Gardens.

  • Supervisor Prompt Sheets for each main garden area. Prompt questions and /or activities to encourage maximum student participation using all of the senses.

  • Student Worksheets – for each main garden area. They may be used during your walk or as follow-up (post) activities back at school.

  • Post activities for the classroom.

  • Curriculum outcomes which can be achieved from your school visit to Hunter Valley Gardens.

  • Feedback sheet

Hunter Valley Gardens Educational Group Costs and Ratios

•  Pre-school $5.00 per child (1:4 supervision ratio)
•  Primary $10.00 per child (1:10 supervision ratio)
•  Secondary/Tertiary $12.00 per child (1:15 supervision ratio)
•  Additional helpers/parents $15.00 per person (discounted rate)

Please note that supervisors/carers are free of charge based upon the ratio outlined above.

If you have special needs children, who have a carer dedicated to them, please do not count this in the ratio.

Essential Information

For more information or a CD with the full Educational Program please call
Vanessa on (02) 4998 4002 or email vanessan@hvg.com.au

Excursion Booking Form - Early Stage 1 to Stage 3
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Other Educational Options

New cultural experiences perfect for those studying Japanese and French
Available by request - Contact Vanessa to express your interest.

Educational Programs - Japanese & French booking form
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Downloadable Documents

Education Risk Assessment
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Introduction
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Student Outcomes
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Pre and Post Activities
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Summary of Group Programs
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Teachers Checklist and Pricing
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