Year 8 Rottnest Island Camp
Mon, 03 Aug
|Rottnest Island
Encouraging inquiry, teamwork, independence and reflection while bring classroom learning to life in a unique WA setting.
Time & Location
03 Aug 2026, 9:00 am – 05 Aug 2026, 12:45 pm
Rottnest Island, Rottnest Island WA 6161, Australia
About the Event
The Year 8 Rottnest Island Camp is an exciting three-day educational experience designed to support students’ learning in Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), with a focus on History and Geography.
During the camp, students will explore Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, developing an understanding of its significance to the Noongar people, its colonial past, and how history continues to shape Australia today. Through site visits and guided activities, students will engage with real historical locations and sources.
Geography learning will include investigating the island’s unique coastal landscapes, ecosystems, and landforms, as well as exploring human interactions with the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Students will also have hands on experience navigating and interpreting maps as they explore the island landscape.
This camp is a two night three day camp. Students will be departing from Gingin District High School on Monday at 9am by bus and travelling to Fremantle where they will then…