This term, our Yr 8 students embarked on their outdoor education expedition to Parr State Conservation Area at Webbs Creek. They started with a prep day where they attend Main Lesson and then partake in preparation sessions with their outdoor education instructors. During the sessions the students pack their hiking backpacks, cook on Trangias (camp stove) and practice setting up shelter.  When they arrived at Webbs Creek,  they had a short session on how they could achieve the most from the trip and then began bushwalking to their first campsite.  On this journey the students develop their navigation and outdoor travel skills as well as participating in an abseiling and land care activities. The students journeyed to different campsites on the property each day. We are so proud of our Yr 8 students for stepping out of their comfort zones and to our teachers and staff for your encouragement and support.

The aim of the program is to make sure that each stage reflects the broad aim of the curriculum; which is to serve the young person’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs, specific to each year of their development. The Year 8 student is acutely aware of both the social group and their individual place within it. Throughout the program, students will learn to be self-reliant and support others. They are encouraged to work effectively in groups, accept responsibility for their own actions, prepare their own food, manage their own hygiene, take responsibility for leading the group and are introduced to travelling in and around their natural environment.