Plan for your school program
Teachers, click the relevant tab below to read up on how you can get ready for your upcoming excursion, incursion or online virtual excursion.
Excursion information
The following information will help you plan your excursion at CERES.
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au
Our excursion programs are designed as outdoor all-weather experiences; children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.
All onsite excursion bookings are subject to COVID-19 restrictions. We will be in contact with all teachers prior to their booked date if we need to clarify any new requirements.
Costs for students
Our prices are GST free for schools.
Full day 10am – 2pm $590 per group (maximum group size of 25 students).
A booking fee of $10 applies per school or organisation.
Costs for teachers
Teachers and adult helpers are free of charge within the program’s recommended student to adult ratio.
Running Times
Please note: Running times are approximate and subject to change should your school arrive late for any reason.
Full Day: 10am – 2pm (3 activities)
Welcome and Introductions – 20 mins
Session with CERES educator – 45 mins
Break – 20 mins
Session with CERES educator – 45 mins
Break – 30 mins
Session with CERES educator – 45 mins
Explore CERES – Make sure you leave some time to explore the many spaces of our beautiful park, including our new Terra Wonder PlaySpace.
Payment and cancellation
We will invoice you after your visit.
CERES Community Environment Park ABN is 60 133 437 610
Payment must be made in one transaction.
Our cancellation and reschedule policy
- Cancellation of a confirmed booking made 30 days prior to your visit date will incur no fee.
- Cancellation of a confirmed booking made between 14 and 30 days prior to your visit date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation within 14 days of your visit date will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Reschedule your booking without fee 30 days prior to your visit date.
- Rescheduling your booking between 14 and 30 days prior to your visit date will incur a 30% rebooking fee.
- Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of your visit date.
- All fees will be waived if the cancellation or reschedule is due to extreme weather as per our Extreme Weather and Cancellation Policy.
Weather
Please ensure students dress appropriately for all outdoor weather conditions. If extreme weather is predicted, please reschedule.
See our Weather and Cancellation Policy here for a more comprehensive list of extreme weather conditions and potential changes to bookings.
Getting here and bus parking
Getting to CERES Community Park by public transport is the eco-friendly way to go!
Location: Stewarts Street and Roberts Street, Brunswick East
Travelling by Public Transport
Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times. (Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria. Enter your starting address in the “From” box and enter “CERES Community Environment Park” as a landmark in the “To” box).
Travelling by bus
Bus drop off and pick up location is the corner of Lee and Roberts Street. Click here for map
Bus parking
Mayer Park on Normanby Avenue. Click here for map
Before you visit
- Watch this video to understand what CERES is all about and to get you and your students excited about your visit!
- Use our Teaching Guides to spark students’ curiosity before their visit, add value to your experience whilst at CERES and deepen students’ learning when back at school. These are found under each program area.
When you arrive
Should we still be busy getting your day ready, or if you arrive early, please head to the schools meeting point on Lee Street or call us on 9389 0144
- Storage
Bags will be stored at your ‘homebase’, on arrival our educators will take you there. Ensure all food is secured in bags or lunch boxes (or our very friendly but cheeky magpies may decide to help themselves). Please keep your valuables with you.
- Map
Check out our online map. You can also collect a printed map at reception. Staff and volunteers are also there to help you find your way around our Community Environment Park.
- Supervision
Please consider the following guidelines:- Children and students remain the responsibility of the teacher at all times
- Groups are asked to move through the park respectfully and consider animals and members of the public.
- Staff-student ratios
We follow the Department of Education guidelines of a 1:20 staff-student ratio with a minimum of two staff per class group across all age levels. If you are a SDS please contact us at studentprograms@ceres.org.au to discuss the needs of your group.
Social Script
If you have students that may benefit from additional information about the happenings around CERES and what your day may look like, please email us at studentprograms@ceres.org.au and we can provide you with some extra information to assist in your planning and conversations with them.
COVID-Safe
The following relates to changes in how CERES excursions will be delivered to keep CERES staff and visiting students, parents and teachers as safe as possible.
Excursion venues are responsible for checking-in visitors via the Victorian QR Code Service app and checking visitor vaccination status in line with current health directives.
The COVID Safe Plan that guides all CERES activities was developed in accordance with the latest guidance from the Federal and State governments, and other relevant authorities.
Our COVID Safe Plan is guided by six COVID Safe principles and is as follows:
| 1. Physical Distancing | 2. Hygiene | 3. Face Masks | 4. Record Keeping | 5. Enclosed spaces and ventilation | 6. Workforce bubbles |
| Adhere to density quotients for indoor and outdoor areas.
Density quotient signage on display. Limited number of staff required on site for program delivery. Signage displayed with information about social distancing. Physical distance will be based on people (staff and visitors) keeping 1.5 meters apart and a minimum spacing of 4m2 per person with no overcrowded areas. Where this is not possible, the duration of the close contact will be minimised. Offices and staff kitchens rearranged to allow for social distancing. |
Signage displayed with information about hand washing, sanitizer use.
Hand Sanitizer stations available at points of entry. Public and high touch areas such as handrails, seats and tables, toilets and taps, including bubblers will be regularly disinfected. Sanitising stations in each teaching area. |
Recommended use of PPE and face masks with adequate supplies for staff.
Signage displayed with information about face mask usage |
Any COVID related incidents to be reported via the CERES incident reporting system and to DHHS, if determined by RA test. | Activities delivered outside, weather permitting.
Open windows and doors whenever possible to make sure the venue is well ventilated. |
Program and administration staff to work from home where possible. |
Vaccination requirements
CERES considers vaccination to be a key part of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CERES encourages all visitors to have the full COVID-19 vaccination course unless medically contraindicated.
All staff working at our four locations including the CERES Park, Joe’s Garden, Fair Food and Fair Wood have met vaccination requirements.
Documentation for your school
Need some special documents for your school? You can download our:
- Evacuation and OHS Map
- COVID Safe Plan
- COVID Safe Guidelines between CERES and Schools visiting us
- Risk Management Policy
- Weather and Cancellation Policy
- Child Safe Standards of Commitment
- Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
- Certificate of Currency
Contact us
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au
Incursion information
The following information will help you plan your CERES incursion.
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au
Our incursion programs are designed as indoor/outdoor all-weather experiences; children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.
All school incursion bookings are subject to COVID-19 restrictions. We will be in contact with all teachers prior to their booked date if we need to clarify any new requirements.
Costs for students
Our prices are GST free for schools.
- CERES School Incursions are $310 each for a minimum of 2 x 45 minute sessions, and additional sessions are $250 each. Booking fee applies. Maximum of 4 sessions per day, and 25 students per group
- CERES School Incursions are available for schools within a 30km radius of CERES
- Schools outside of our delivery zone are encouraged to book in for our extremely popular Virtual Excursion programs or get in touch to see if your school is eligible for a free Student Leadership Virtual Program
Costs for teachers
Teachers are free of charge and while we’d love to meet your parents, this is up to the discretion of the school.
Payment and cancellation
We will invoice you after we visit.
CERES Community Environment Park ABN is 60 133 437 610.
Payment must be made in one transaction and will be based on the number of sessions booked for delivery on the day.
Our cancellation and reschedule policy
- Cancellation of a confirmed booking made 30 days prior to your visit date will incur no fee.
- Cancellation of a confirmed booking made between 14 and 30 days prior to your visit date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation within 14 days of your visit date will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Reschedule your booking without fee 30 days prior to your visit date.
- Rescheduling your booking between 14 and 30 days prior to your visit date will incur a 30% rebooking fee.
- Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of your visit date.
- All fees will be waived if the cancellation or reschedule is due to extreme weather as per our Extreme Weather and Cancellation Policy.
Before our visit
- Watch this video to understand what CERES is all about and to get you and your students excited about our visit!
- Use our Teaching Guides to spark students’ curiosity before we visit, add value to your experience with our CERES Educator and deepen students’ learning at school. These are found under each program area. (Coming soon!)
On the day
Your CERES Educator will arrive approximately 30 minutes before the start time to get set up. We appreciate a parking spot close to your school to make this easier for our Educators and safer for your students. Sessions will be run in the same classroom, with 10-15 minutes in between each session to enable a reset of equipment. We will need the classroom teacher to be present for all sessions as CERES Educators do not have Duty of Care.
Social Script – coming soon!
COVID-Safe
- The COVID Safe Plan that guides all CERES activities was developed in accordance with the latest guidance from the Federal and State governments, and other relevant authorities
- The following table relates to changes in how CERES incursions will be delivered to keep students, parents and teachers as safe as possible
| 1. Physical Distancing | 2. Hygiene | 3. Face Masks | 4. Record Keeping | 5. Enclosed spaces and ventilation | 6. Workforce bubbles |
| Adhere to density quotients for indoor and outdoor areas.
Density quotient signage on display. Limited number of staff required on site for program delivery. Signage displayed with information about social distancing. Outdoor activities adjusted for social distancing. Reduce mixing between schools by: Physical distance will be based on people (staff and visitors) keeping 1.5 meters apart and a minimum spacing of 4m2 per person with no overcrowded areas. Where this is not possible, the duration of the close contact will be minimised. Offices and staff kitchens rearranged to allow for social distancing. |
Signage displayed with information about hand washing, sanitizer use.
Hand Sanitizer stations available at points of entry. Public and high touch areas such as handrails, seats and tables, toilets and taps, including bubblers will be regularly disinfected. Sanitising stations in each teaching area. |
Recommended use of PPE and face masks with adequate supplies for staff.
Signage displayed with information about face mask usage |
All adults sign in using the QR code on the day of their excursion as per government requirements.
Schools provide a record of names and contact numbers of all people attending an excursion. Use the DET Excursion Attendance Form for contract tracing. Any COVID related incidents to be reported via the CERES incident reporting system and to DHHS and Work Safe. |
Activities delivered outside where possible, weather permitting.
Open windows and doors whenever possible to make sure the venue is well ventilated. |
Program and administration staff to work from home where possible. |
Vaccination requirements
CERES considers vaccination to be a key part of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CERES encourages all visitors to have the full COVID-19 vaccination course unless medically contraindicated. CERES is following government directions and recommendations for each of our services and will require evidence of vaccination to be provided where required.
All staff working at our four locations including the CERES Park, Joe’s Garden, Fair Food and Fair Wood have met vaccination requirements.
Under Victoria’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan, a venue open for fully vaccinated people is required to check customer vaccination status.
There are many ways to show your vaccination status, but the easiest way is by getting your COVID-19 Digital Certificate and linking it to your Service Victoria app.When you check in using the Service Victoria App, this will automatically verify your vaccination status if you have linked your COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Visit how to get your COVID-19 Digital Certificate and link it to the Service Victoria App.
Documentation for your school
Need some special documents for your school? You can download our:
- COVID Safe Plan
- COVID Safe Guidelines between CERES and Schools visiting us
- Risk Management Policy
- Weather and Cancellation Policy
- Child Safe Standards of Commitment
- Certificate of Currency
Contact us
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au
Online virtual excursion information
The following information will help you plan your CERES Virtual Excursion.
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au
Costs for students
Our prices are GST free for schools.
- CERES Virtual Excursions start at $215 per 1 hour session, for a maximum group of 25 students
Payment and cancellation
We will invoice after the session.
CERES Community Environment Park ABN is 60 133 437 610.
Payment must be made in one transaction and will be based on the number of sessions booked for delivery on the day.
Our cancellation and reschedule policy
- Cancellation of an Virtual Excursion made 30 days prior to your booked session date will incur no fee
- Cancellation of an Virtual Excursion made between 14 and 30 days prior to your booked session date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Bookings cancelled within 14 days of your booked Virtual Excursion will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Reschedule your Virtual Excursion without fee 30 days prior to your booked session date.
- Rescheduling your Virtual Excursion between 14 and 30 days prior to your booked session date will incur a 30% rebooking fee.
- Virtual Excursion bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of your booked session date.
Contact us
Please contact the Student Programs Bookings team for any further questions by calling 9389 0144 or emailing studentprograms@ceres.org.au