Primary School Secondary School Educational Resources Education News

The Education Programmes at the Royal Albatross Centre are designed for a range of ages covering both science and social science topics.

We have a range of education resources and programmes for students at Early Childhood Level, Primary Level, and Secondary Level.

Download our school flyer – Education Flyer 

Email us for more bookings/availability

Nature of Science: Tracking Blue Penguins

Discover Kororā, the Little Blue Penguin, the world’s smallest penguin, in their natural habitat at Pukekura. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 (may be adapted for secondary) Curriculum Area: Nature of Science (Levels 2-4, Investigating in Science, Participating and Contributing), Science (Level 2-4, Living World), Social Sciences (Level 3). Cost: $9/person ($4 for education Programme (if combined with another education programme, no additional cost), $5 for Blue Penguin Tour)

Identity & Heritage: Toroa at Taiaroa

From fortification to conservation, students will look at how the use of Taiaroa Head has changed over time. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person

Birds: A is for Albatross, B is for Bird

Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea. more>> Time: 1.5 hours Age Focus: Years 1-3 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person

Maori History: Pukekura Toroa

Taiaroa Head, also known as Pukekura, is an important site to Kai Tahu. A wonderful opportunity to experience the Maori history of the area through stories and observations. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 2-6 Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Level 2-4), Maori Cost: $4/person

Conservation: Save our Seabirds

Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Shags, Royal Spoonbills, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals are just a few of the highlights. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person

Science: Flight and Feathers

Birds are finely tuned flying machines, with the wing and flight style suited perfectly to the environment in which they live. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person

Sustainability: The Problem with Plastic – Classroom Presentation

Plastic is responsible for killing millions seabirds each year. Our wildlife guides will show you the stomach contents of an albatross and share some of her adventures with Albatross from other parts of the world. Rate the rubbish from your local beach and your lunch box in terms of harm to marine life and think about what you can do to stop the plastic tide. Time: 50 minutes Age Focus: Years 3-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Social Studies (Level 2-4) Cost: no charge (travel costs may apply for schools outside of Dunedin)