Do you love being outdoors and active? Do you have a sense of adventure? Are you wanting to try something new?
Outdoor Education promises an engaging exploration of a number of different pursuits over the year. Term 1 promises to be engaging and fulfilling. It will be focused on developing kayaking ability building towards a sea kayak overnight journey and mountain biking with a focus on skill development. The final plan will be constructed through class mutual agreement along with considering best fit with members ability/fitness/experience.
Wednesday will be our practical period every week - it will be a double period and sometimes a full day.
There will be at least one journey per term, this term will be an overnight sea kayaking where you will carry all your gear, navigate, route find and camp out. There is a possibility of a mountain bike out of town riding day or overnight, depending on student interest.
In the classroom lesson we will be completing written assessments. There will be at least 7 credits on offer this term - the level and credits available will be individually chosen by the students at the level that best suits their needs.
In Term One there will be at least 7 credits available, which will be internal unit standard assessments.
Throughout the year, this course will offer at least 20 Level One/Two/Three NCEA credits.
Get ready for an enlightening journey filled with shared adventures over a variety of pursuits.
What you need: You will need a laptop/device and a 1B8 exercise book
NB: there will be some cost associated to this class which is TBC.