Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week

Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week incorporates a sequenced and progressively challenging program designed to further develop a student’s social and emotional abilities during his years as a member of the School community. The program, which takes place towards the end of Term One, is aligned with the aims of the School in the areas of Pastoral Care and Personal Development in preparing boys for the future.

Desired Outcomes

Personal attributes

» Commitment » Positive self-esteem » Honesty » Sense of humour » Enthusiasm » Resilience » Reliability » Motivation » Persistence » Adaptability / Flexibility » Personal presentation » Respect for others » Commonsense » Independence » Integrity

Skills

» Communicating effectively » Displaying initiative » Working as a team member » Planning and organising » Solving problems » Managing time » Responding to challenges » Dealing with pressure » Being self-reliant » Making decisions » Building relationships » Accepting responsibility

The value of the Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Program

Research shows that social-emotional skills can be taught to students and that such skills enhance academic learning. When academic and social-emotional learning both become a part of schooling, students are more likely to remember and use what they are taught. Social-emotional skills also bring into students’ education a sense of responsibility, caring, and concern for the well-being of others, as well as themselves. Students who are actively engaged, co-operate with their peers, resolve conflicts peacefully, complete their work, and demonstrate initiative and leadership are more likely to succeed in school and, ultimately, in life.

Program

Year 7 Alexandra Headland Camp, Sunshine Coast Year 8 Camp Warrawee, Joyner Year 9 Wilderness, Sunshine Coast Year 10 Work Experience Year 11 Leadership Camp, Twin Waters Year 12 First Aid, University/TAFE Orientation, Life Skills Course, Defensive Driving, Etiquette for young men. Various Year Levels Extended Trips within Australia and/or Overseas.