BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Beyond the Classroom is about learning, growing and building community through activities and endeavours that predominantly take place outside the normal classroom and beyond the traditional curriculum. The best learning happens through rich, shared experiences in real contexts, with worthwhile goals. Beyond the Classroom is the initiative that opens doors and gets students out there!

School camps and excursions have long been an integral part of the CCC culture.

In 1995 one of the earliest overnight camps was held with the Year 6 and 7 students heading to Lake Cooroibah for an outdoor adventure camp. As the College developed, so too did the camp program, with core camps being established for students to look forward to as they move through the College.

In addition to class camps, a bi-annual ski trip is offered, along with ministry trips to the Solomon Islands and Outback Queensland.

As part of the early stages of establishing ‘Beyond the Classroom’ at CCC, Ross Waltisbuhl was asked to consider planning an overseas ministry trip for Secondary students. So, with the help of Pastor Gary McClintock, CCC stepped out in faith and began biannual ministry trips to the Gympie Wesleyan Methodist Church’s sister school in Gizo, Solomon Islands.