Outdoor Education and Duke of Edinburgh
Outdoor Education and Duke of Edinburgh
Outdoor Adventure Opportunity – Rock Climbing and Abseiling
We are pleased to announce the confirmation of an Outdoor Adventure opportunity taking place in early Term 3.
The Rock Climbing and Abseiling Adventure will take place over the weekend of Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st July at Brooyar State Forest. This adventure is available to Senior Students (Years 10-12) and our Duke of Edinburgh participants in the Bridge (L1 and L2) or Bronze Awards. There are costs involved to attend.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mr Nick Tait or Mrs Natalie Campbell prior to Friday 7th June 2019.
Adventurous Journey
The Duke of Edinburgh Award develops attributes such as leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, communication, confidence, empathy and provides students with the opportunity to consider new skills and paradigms. The Adventurous Journey Sector, which includes both a Practice Journey and Qualifying Journey, forms an integral aspect of attaining such attributes.
Practice Journey (Expedition or Exploration): Students participate in an experience that is either an outdoor activity or a cultural exploration. Knowledge and understanding are generated within the Practice Journey and applied within reflection and application of these new skills and knowledge.
Qualifying Journey (Expedition or Exploration): Students participating in the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are required to display their knowledge and understanding from their Practice Journey. The Qualifying Journey must be exactly the same activity as the Practice Journey (for example canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing or a cultural exchange). Students reflect upon their learnings from the Practice Journey and present a Preparation Document that includes program details, safety and outcomes relevant to the experience. The Preparation Document will be outlined by Mr Nick Tait to relevant participants and requires approval prior to attendance.
Please note: The Qualifying Journey does not relate to the Bridge Award students in the same way. Bridge Award participants have their whole journey planned and supervised by Mr Nick Tait. Leadership attributes are still encouraged and nurtured within a supported environment.
Mr Nick Tait and Mrs Natalie Campbell, Duke of Edinburgh Team