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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IN 2021 While we weren’t able to run our full Outdoor Education program this year due to the impact of COVID-19, we managed to run some great trips.
Alpine Camp Our optional 6-day back country alpine camp for Year 10s is a challenging adventure which rewards students for pushing themselves outside their comfort zone. We were very fortunate to be able to run this camp in between lockdowns in 2021.
Glenelg River Camp In 2021, we increased the number of days to five for this Year 9 multiactivity adventure. Year 9 student Elise Tong reflects on her camp experience. “I’ll be honest, I was practically begging my parents to let me not go. But I’m actually really glad I didn’t go home that first day. The camp was much more enjoyable than I thought it would be, and the challenges our group faced together [lots of rain] certainly brought out a more adventurous side of me. Through this experience I’ve felt more optimistic, especially in the face of challenging situations such as lockdowns. I now see how it [camp] can help you gain a better understanding of those around you and develop trust and form bonds – both with students and teachers – that you can’t do purely in a classroom. It can help you learn to respect others and their ideas and build confidence in your own.”
