During Week 2, Term 4 the Year 10 Outdoor Education class ventured on a 3-day bushwalk through the spectacular Caroona Creek Conservation Park.
Leading up to the camp students completed Risk Assessments, Menu Plans and Route Planning to support their success on the camp.
On the first day of the walk, the group experienced challenging 30-degree weather but managed to cover an impressive 10km. Despite the heat, spirits were high, although the number of flies did result in a great number of comments.
On the second day, students were given the opportunity to take the lead and navigate the route independently, with adult leaders available for support if needed. They were responsible for keeping the group together, planning suitable break times, and had to consider how the weather might affect the walk. The group selected a beautiful spot to stop and enjoy lunch, taking some time to rest and appreciate their surroundings. As the rain started to set in during the last few kilometres of the 14km day, the group remained in high spirits and were very glad to have a shelter to cook under that night.
Through rain, heat and high winds, the group persevered and demonstrated the schools core values of community and curiosity as they worked together to venture through the incredible landscape.
As students reflect on their experience, they have opted to share some highlights below:
Probably the best new experience of this year and being able to say that I hiked 14km in a day
It was a rewarding experience as it pushed us outside of our comfort zones
It was cool being able to carry everything we needed to survive
It allowed us to form greater connections with each other
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We look forward to seeing how our students continue to grow and thrive in the outdoors!
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Monty Spackman
Teacher, Outdoor Education
We are a vibrant, progressive learning community with 1700 students from diverse cultural backgrounds, located in the foothills of eastern Adelaide.