Outdoor Education

A is for Arapiles. Conquering the climb, and then abseiling down. B is for Behaviour. The De La Boys did it well both in and out of town. C is for Clarky. The department’s knowledgeable and passionate guru. D is for Dom. Our beloved trainee – creating more work for you. E is for Entertaining. Students ensure each trip has its own individual touch. F is for Fergalicious. A fellow Outdoor Edder, to him I say “Thank you very much.” G is for Goretex. A waterproof necessity when inside Dom’s canoe. H is for Hike. The Grampians provided the 9’s with a breathtaking view. I is for Initiative. Cooking, living and cleaning. (The occasional grub.) J is for Jan Juc. Brother Bill’s beloved coastal hub. K is for Kincumber. A Sydney experience, hailed as one of the best of the year. L is for Laughter. Forging memorable moments with both teacher and peer. M is for Mornings. Wakey wakey. Get up. Time to get ready. N is for Nighttime. The Grade 4’s slept soundly, cuddling their teddy. O is for Outdoors. Giving students an opportunity to gain camp craft. P is for Phillip Island. A place the Year 8’s got to bike, fish and raft. Q is for Quandary. Parents often ask, “What on earth should my son pack?” R is for Reply. “Checking the Info provided is often the best plan of attack.” S is for Snow. Be it Falls for Cross Country, or Hotham for Down Hill. T is for Travel. “Are we there yet?” No! Sit down. Be Still. U is for UV Protection. Be it 15+ or 30+, depending on the label. V is for VCE. Outdoor and Environmental Studies will put more options on the table. W is for Woorabinda. A place that allowed the Grade 5’s to get out of the city. X is for Xylophone. Not yet taken away on a camp, that’s probably not a pity. Y is for Yes. The end of this poem is near. Z is for Zenith. We’ll see ya next year!

Mr David Alexander Outdoor Ed Coordinator