School Camp, Outdoor Education and Adventures in the Grampians National Park, Victoria

Through this Western Victoria nature- based camp program, students will undertake a journey of self-discovery through the Gariwerd (Grampians National Park), gaining knowledge on local indigenous culture and tackling environmental challenges through hands-on, fun, and engaging activities.

Your school may wish to take part in a local community service activity within the National Park - assisting with the conservation efforts of the Parks Rangers and other cause driven organisations

Through this unique program, participants will develop leadership skills through our unique student agency framework. 

Our Student leadership program encompasses many of the ideas and intentions that are often described as student participation, student agency or student voice. The term student leadership refers to education principles and practices that give young people the opportunities and support to find their voices, to participate in decision-making, and to understand their rights and responsibilities as active citizens. When students are given the skills and opportunity to lead during this camp, they are empowered to have a real impact on their learning and school environment and are prepared to participate meaningfully in their community.

Here are some educational outcomes that we focus on during this program:

• Nature awareness
• Appreciation for aboriginal culture
• Appreciation for others
• Flora and fauna identification
• A sense adventure
• A sense of belonging
• Group challenge
• Contextual learning

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We also aim to provide opportunities for students to develop the following values

• Excellence, aiming high and by persevering in the face of difficulties;
• innovation, inquiry, and curiosity by thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively;
• diversity, as found in our different cultures, languages, and heritages;
• community and participation for the common good;
• ecological sustainability and care for the environment;
• integrity, which involves being honest, responsible, and accountable and acting ethically;
• respect (for) themselves, others, and human rights.

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