22 May 2025
This term in Year One, our young learners have been exploring the big question, ”How do living things meet their needs in the places they live?” To help bring our learning to life, we set off on an excursion to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens on Wednesday.
Despite a rainy start, we bravely walked to our destination, umbrellas in hand and spirits high. As we arrived, the clouds parted and the sun shone through, making way for a beautiful day of learning outdoors.
We were lucky to enjoy two fantastic tours. First, a guided walk with Mak, a Botanic Gardens staff member, who shared insights into the plants and their environments. We also participated in an Indigenous walking tour, where we learned how First Nations people use plants for food, shelter, medicine and tools.
There was so much to see and learn. We were amazed by the Bottle Tree, which stores water in its trunk to survive long dry periods, and the River Red Gum, believed to be over 300 years old. We practised our scientific skills by closely examining the enormous water lilies and cacti, recording observations and sharing our questions and wonderings about these stunning plants.
Back at school, we reflected on our experience through drawings and writing, capturing the highlights of our adventure. One of the most memorable moments? Just after leaving the school gate, some of the adults got a surprise splash from a passing bus, an unexpected (and funny!) start to a day full of discovery.
It was a wonderful excursion that deepened our understanding of the natural world and how living things adapt to survive and thrive.
Please enjoy some pictures from our day and some of the boys learning.
Josephine De Angelis
Year 1 Teacher
