Personal Development and Outdoor Education

Safe Drive Australia Student Driving Skills Day
This is the final opportunity for students to register for the Safe Drive Australia skills day being held on Sunday 23^rd October at the Willowbank driver training facility. Both advanced and basic skill sessions will be run on the day. Information brochures and registration forms can be obtained from the Middle/Senior College Office or by contacting Ms Angela Hill directly on 5436 7315.  Registrations close this Friday 7^th October.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
This year, many students across Years 8-12 have been working towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Last week, Year 12 student Elsa Jonsson achieved her Gold Award. Elsa completed more than 400 hours of voluntary service, skill development and participated in sport to achieve this award. She also attended two outdoor expeditions in the fields of tramping and mountain bike riding.

Following are other students who have received Duke of Edinburgh Awards this year:

• Silver Award – Tasha Lee (Year 11), Alexandra Whitmore (Year 11), Sam Wilson (Year 11) and Matt Daniec (Year 11).
• Bronze Award – Josie Bradshaw (Year 10) and Liam Dines (Year 11).
• Bridge Award (i) and (ii) – Marissa Rudd (Year 9).

Students seeking information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award are asked to speak with Dr Peter McMahon at school.

2017 New Zealand Expedition Information Evening
Interested parents and students are invited to attend an information evening on the 2017 New Zealand Expedition. The information evening will be held on Monday 24^th October at 6.30pm in room D8 (the Health Education room opposite the tuckshop). The expedition is open to 2017 Year 9-12 students and parents.

In 2017, two versions of the expedition will be offered:

• 23-day West Coast to East Coast expedition. Departing 29^th November and returning 21^st December 2017; and
• 13-day Alps to Ocean (Hanmer Springs – Kaikoura, East Coast) expedition. Departing 8^th December and returning 21^st December 2017.

The second expedition will join the first as they go through Hanmer Springs. Both expeditions will involve tramping, mountain bike riding and white water rafting.

To RSVP for the evening or to request further information, please contact Dr Peter McMahon directly at the College on 0448 277 789. The evening is an expression of interest and information opportunity only.

Dr Peter McMahon, Head of Personal Development and Outdoor Education