Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Garside.
Recommended Prior LearningProven responsibility, enthusiasm and organisational skills. This course requires total commitment and full attendance, especially for the weekly adventures. Lack of attendance will result in students not being able to go on the longer trips.
If you love learning outside the classroom, new experiences and challenges, then this course is for you. You will develop skills in a range of outdoor pursuits including kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, tramping and mountaineering. You will develop transferable leadership and risk analysis skills, as well as an appreciation for the outdoor environment. This course involves a weekly practical in class time, plus a total of 8 days out of school. The course is internally assessed, with a combination of unit & achievement standards.
Total $450: White water kayak $200, Tramp $110, Alpine trip $40 and Rock climbing $100