This trip creates exposure to a heathland environment to address Unit 2. Throughout VCE Unit 1 and 2, Year 11 students have learnt about the characteristics of different outdoor environments and the impacts of humans on outdoor environments. Students are provided with this opportunity to practice the key skills from the Outdoor and Environmental Studies study design and address key knowledge and skills from area of study 3 – Independent participation in the outdoors.
Students will bring all required equipment with them including: clothing for the duration of the camp, sleeping bag, pillow personal toiletries/medication and food. Students will be required to organise, purchase and bring all required food for the camp. This will be organised in class within small groups. The first nights dinner will be provided. The costings for this camp will cover the transport to and from the prom, water activity and instructors with OutThere Outdoors, camp sites for 2 nights and a BBQ dinner for the first night.
For more information, please contact Jay Winneke. Heathmont College will provide tents, cooking equipment, mats and packs.
** Year 11’s will have first preference to fill up as many spots as possible on this camp. After this time period, year 10 OE students will be able to complete an expression of interest to be considered to fill any additional spots.
Please note that any CSEF/SSB/other remaining credit can be used towards this Event. If you are unsure if you have any credit remaining, please ring Sandra in Finance (Mon,Tue,Thurs).
