2003 School Magazine

FACULTIES

R E S O U R CE AN D LE AR NIN G INITIATIV E S

M EM O RIAL 01_^ TD O OR E DU CATI ON CEN TRE which journey they participated in.

Outdoor Education programmes began in Term 11, after a review process in Term I, with two new faces on the teaching team. The three remaining terms were run on tight time frames as it was decided that it was important that none of the year levels miss

The Kennilworth Bluff option was a bush walking journey covering a distance of approximately 22km through state forest and private property towards the final up hill destination of the Bluff where students abseiled. Surprising Iy the final days 4.30am rise was met with little complaint and

their outdoor education opportunity

Year 8 - Stepping Outdoors

capped off a rewarding week. The Year 85 experienced an action packed three days in each of the House groups. The Yabba State Forest journey was a Their programme provided an opportunity to combination of walking, biking and canoeing learn and develop a number of outdoor skills including canoeing, erecting tents, using backpacks and cooking. A highlight for this journey that provided the uphill many girls was Team Challenge Day Where challenges which required a little bit of students operated independently in small determination and persistence but the groups to work out clues which enabled downhill on the other side provided a well them to find their way around the property earned rest and a fun reward. solving a variety of problems along the way. Fathers Group The girls enjoyed the responsibility of making decisions about where to go and Three working bees conducted by The Fathers Group continued their much valued what strategies to use. Another highlight was camping out, making their temporary contributions to the Centre. On a day when homes comfortable, cooking a dinner of we received over 62 millimetres Itwo and a spaghetti bolognaise and cheesecake, half inches) of rain, some extremely spending time around the campfire, seeing committed people laid a slab of concrete In a high traffic area Ia significant feat) and with a the blanket of stars above spectacular show of Mars and getting used erected a turnstile to ease movement to the to the unfamiliar night sounds of bettongS, High Ropes paddock. The Commemorative frogs and birds. The three days ended with a Cabinet Timber Plantation was also a project group high rope activity- Flying Possum and which received attention, with TLC given to some very tired people. existing plants and some replanting done The enthusiasm and commitment of the Year 9 - Exploring Environment, Self and which provided plenty of opportunity to splash and cool down. it was the bike leg of

many fathers is much appreciated.

Community

Mr James a Mrs Carol MCIntosh

The Year 95 undertook a two night multimodal expedition. Students moved through a variety of environments using walking, biking and canoeing as a means of travel. The expedition presented the challenge of continuing to develop personal outdoor skills and also the social challenge of interdependence. Students were encouraged to think about the other people in the group as well as themselves and make positive contributions to their small community Canoeing proved to be popular despite some disagreements about steering and biking provided an opportunity to test riding skills, which for some, were newly acquired Despite the absence of everyday comforts like electricity and running water, upon reflection students were proud of their efforts and achievements. Year 10 - The Journey After trialling a journey with 10B the rest of the Year 10 cohort came two classes at a time. This provided an opportunity for students to have a degree of choice about

Co- Dadinators

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