1. Year 7 Outdoor Education Program - 2015

2. Eildon Wanggai

3. A Partnership in Outdoor Education

4. Celebrating 31 years in 2015 Victorian Base, Eildon NSW Base, Moss Vale 20,000+ students on program each year 80+ client schools The Outdoor Education Group

5. Maintain full insurance (AAS) Risk Management Department Administrative Practices document First aid training SWW and fire policy and procedures AHC System – School AHC Risk Management OEG Structural Systems

9. Beaconhills Sequential Outdoor Education Program Year 5: Three day, two night program at Jungai centre. The focus is on Environmental Awareness, Aboriginal Culture, introduction to outdoor education. Year 6: Three day, two night based at the Iluka campsite in Shoreham. Students camp overnight for one night, surfing, challenge course, orienteering, canoeing and raft building Year 7: Five day program based in the Eildon Area where students will do an overnight bushwalking, Mountain Biking, High Ropes, Low ropes, white water rafting.

10. Year 8: Five day program on the Bogong High Plains Falls Creek. The focus is on overnight bushwalking, initiatives, cycling. Year 9: Two options: Nine Day program at the Great South West National Park - Hattah- Kulkyne National Park, activities include: Hiking, raft journey and solo. 12 days, Global Beacons East Timor Program Year 10: Five to seven day program at either: Alpine Hike,Yarra Exploration, North East Cycle TourMt Arapiles Climbing Art Program Gippsland Lakes Sea Kayaking

12. Why Outdoor Education? Challenge students comfort zone Live in a small community Unplug students Develop a tool box for life Develop skills that underpin academic success Immersed in the environment Holistic Education – part of something bigger

13. Do I have to attend- Yes ? The outdoor education program is a compulsory part of the Year 7 program. If you have a medical condition that will prevent you from attending the program you will require a medical certificate.

14. Outdoor Activities Bushwalking White Water Rafting on Goulburn River High Ropes Cooking Initiative Games Mt Biking Low ropes Wanggai Adventure Challenge

15. Year 7 Outdoor Education Program Berwick Campus Term 3 5 days: Monday 31 – Friday 4 September 2015 Location: Eildon area. (2.5 hr bus ride) Accommodation: All nights are spent in tents

16. Example Schedule GroupCoach Drop Day 1pmDay 2 amDay 2 pmDay 3 amDay 3 pmDay 4 amDay 4 pmDay 5 amCoach Pick Up 1 Camp Eildon Cycle Wanggai Bike Track Camp: Wanggai A High Ropes Wanggai Adventure Challenge Camp: Wanggai A Bushwalk via Snob link Tk Camp: Ray’s Place Bushwalk via Snobs Creek Walk - Cross Goulbourn Low Ropes & Over Water Initiatives Camp: Eildon Centre Raft Journey - Weir to Centre BBQ Lunch Camp Eildon 2 Cycle Wanggai Bike Track Camp: Wanggai B High Ropes Wanggai Adventure Challenge Camp: Wanggai B Bushwalk via Snob link Tk Camp: Ray’s Place Bushwalk via Snobs Creek Walk - Cross Goulbourn Low Ropes & Over Water Initiatives Camp: Eildon Centre Raft Journey - Weir to Centre BBQ Lunch Camp Eildon 3 High Ropes Camp: Wanggai C Cycle Wanggai Bike Track to Bourke Street Raft Journey - Weir to Centre Camp: Eildon Centre Low Ropes & Over Water Initiatives Wanggai Adventure Challenge Camp: Wanggai E Bushwalk via Snob link Tk Camp: Ray’s Place Bushwalk via Snobs Creek Walk - Cross Goulbourn BBQ Lunch Camp Eildon 4 High Ropes Camp: Wanggai E Cycle Wanggai Bike Track to Bourke Street Raft Journey - Weir to Centre Camp: Eildon Centre Low Ropes & Over Water Initiatives Wanggai Adventure Challenge Camp: Wanggai G Bushwalk via Snob link Tk Camp: Ray’s Place Bushwalk via Snobs Creek Walk - Cross Goulbourn BBQ Lunch Camp Eildon

17. Low Ropes / water activities

21. Mountain Biking

26. High Ropes

28. Gear Check

29. Groups 11 groups Based on core classes Up to 14 students 1 OEG Group Leader 1 School Staff Member

30. Food and Cooking Packed lunch and water bottle for the first day. No nuts, lollies or energy drinks Healthy snacks, all other food will be provided Students will be cooking all their own meals on Trangia Stoves

32. Sleeping Bag – warm one! Footwear Walking shoes Old sneakers for water activities Shower thongs, towel Protection: Long shirt, woollen jumper, 2 nylon tracksuit pants, gloves Clothing & Equipment

33. Equipment required

34. Broad brimmed sun hat Beanie Thermals – 2 sets top and bottom Shorts Water bottles: minimum of 3 litres- PET bottles Sun screen Clothing & Equipment

35. All program information including the Clothing and Equipment List can be accessed via Beaconnet (School intranet)

36. Permission Forms Still a handfull of forms to follow Please return urgently to the drop box in middle school student services.

37. How You Can Help! Get your child to organise themselves as much as possible Discuss with them how their preparation can be done and when Go through the Clothing and Equipment List together Lay out all the gear needed and tick off Discuss something that has challenged you and talk it through with your child. E.g. Being away from home the first time. Ensure your child does not bring a mobile phone, iPod or school ipad Be positive

38. Contacting students During Schools Hours contact reception No News is Good News Quite often the weather is significantly better in Eildon than Melbourne

39. Questions?