Incursions – Dive In with Kelpy!
Exploring Ocean Homes Cabbage Tree Bay & The Great Southern Reef Primary Incursion
Curriculum-Aligned Ocean Experiences for Stage 1–3 Geography
Delivered On-Site at Your School by Ecotreasures Marine Educators, with Kelpy the Eco Buddy
All content and activities are aligned with the NSW Geography Syllabus and supported by official Marine Estate Resources—the gold standard in ocean education.
First things first??? Who is Kelpy???
Kelpy is the super-friendly Eco Buddy mascot who makes every Ecotreasures “Dive In with Kelpy!” incursion an ocean-sized adventure! With plenty of silly stories, Kelpy keeps every lesson lively and exciting—helping kids dive right into the wonders of our ocean and discover how to become Conservation Champions, all while having a blast learning.
Why Book Our Ocean Incursion?
- Real-World Geography story tellers, Right in Your Classroom!
Interactive, engaging lessons developed from Marine Estate resources and authentic local field experience. - Designed for Stage 1–3:
All activities, language, and visuals are fully aligned with the NSW Geography Curriculum, with a focus on key inquiry questions, geographical concepts, fieldwork skills, and ecosystems. - Primary Incursion Experts:
Ecotreasures presenters are skilled marine interpreters who bring Cabbage Tree Bay and the Great Southern Reef’s unique ecosystems directly to your students. - Hands-on & Visual:
PowerPoint slides, mascot interaction, simple props, and real-life snorkel stories make the topic of ecosystems and marine science come alive. - Multiple Classes — One Visit:
30-minute interactive sessions for each group, delivered back-to-back—just like our field studies, but at your school!
What Will Students Do & Learn?
Key Inquiry Focus for Stages 1–3 Geography:
Topic of study – Marine EcoSystems
- Explore:
Cabbage Tree Bay’s kelp forest ecosystems, seagrass meadows, rocky shores, and local wildlife habitats. - Identify:
Living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) elements of marine ecosystems. - Understand:
Connections between people, places, and ecosystems—why aquatic reserves matter. - Recognise:
Threats to marine places and actions for sustainability, including personal “minimal impact” codes of conduct that help protect delicate ecosystems. - Communicate:
Use fieldwork vocabulary: ecosystem, habitat, biodiversity, conservation, human impact, threatened species, stewardship.
How the primary incursion works
- Step 1: Our team visits your school—no buses needed! We bring PowerPoint, mascot, props, and engaging learning resources for every classroom.
- Step 2: Each 30-minute incursion includes storytelling from Kelpy, marine science visuals, Q&A, and a pledge to become an Ocean Champion for our local ecosystems.
- Step 3: Multiple sessions run across the day, so every class receives their own tailored, interactive experience.
Incursion Details
- Duration: 30 minutes per class (multiple sessions per day)
- Suitable for: Stages 1, 2 & 3 – Geography and Science links
- Format: Presenter-led with PowerPoint, mascot, props & interactive Q&A
- All resources provided—just bring your class!
Book Now or Learn More
Contact Ecotreasures to book or request info:
We’re ready to tailor this incursion for your school or learning group.
Dive in. Discover. Protect.
Every student can become an Ocean Champion for our amazing marine ecosystems—right from their own classroom!
All content and activities are aligned with the NSW Geography Syllabus and supported by official Marine Estate Resources—the gold standard in ocean education.