Students will complete a series of tasks as they walk through the local area. Starting at Heathmont College students will walk to HE Parker Reserve completing a series of tasks around the Dandenong Creek Trail and then onto Heathmont Station, also completing a series of tasks en route. Students will then catch a train from Heathmont Station to Ringwood Station before completing a series of tasks in and around Ringwood (including Eastland). This will support students in their understanding of the skills required on these excursions for future trips into the city. These skills include things like teamwork, cooperative decision making, use of Google maps, safety in public areas and many others. Also, students will learn about their local environment, both man made and natural, and investigate the culture of the area. |
Students will spend this excursion in small groups completing a series of tasks. Students will have structured independence away from staff. Staff will walk the route as well and will be contactable throughout the excursion. Students will meet staff at regular check points along the route. Students are encouraged to use their mobile phones on this excursion for navigation and research purposes, to take photos for the scavenger hunt and to make contact with staff via the school mobile phone as required. Students will have the opportunity to purchase food/drink (with their own money) during this excursion. A reminder that in 2026, students require a new Youth Myki to be able to access free travel on public transport. Students will be dismissed from Ringwood Town Square between 2:45pm and 3:00pm. |
