Year 8 Core Subjects Outdoor Education Outdoor Education provides students with the opportunity to select either a mountain, alpine or river environment. Under the guidance of experienced staff, students will explore and use the local resources, live as an independent community in tents and prepare their own meals in the natural environment. Skills
Content
Students will further develop skills in:
The course will cover:
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Grampians :
Mountain Environment: Over five days, students camp at a different campsite each night and engage in a range of mountainbased activities including climbing, abseiling, bushwalking, survival activities and bike touring.
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Mt Stirling:
Alpine Environment: Students engage in cross country skiing as part of a program designed for both beginners and advanced skiers. All students complete three skill sessions on skis before embarking on a ski tour of the mountain and hopefully skiing to the summit.
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Glenelg River – River Environment:
The River program is based upon a journey model. It aims to promote community living and utilises the group’s resources to complete a challenging, yet achievable expedition. Five nights will be spent camping in tent accommodation in designated campsites along the banks of the Glenelg River with canoes as the mode of transport between sites.
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becoming self-sufficient with hygiene practices including food storage
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preparing packs for journey based hiking
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recognising different weather and environmental conditions and making decisions accordingly under the guidance of experienced staff
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planning and producing camp meals using a Trangia stove
recognising confidence and anxieties when exposed to various activity and location settings
ELTHAM College 2021 Senior School Curriculum Handbook