Outdoor Education

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for our students to be involved in Outdoor Education Expeditions and study tours both locally and internationally. These form an integral part of our College program and it is anticipated that students will participate in these Outdoor Education activities. The following activities are currently offered for our students:

The following Outdoor Education Expeditions and Experiences are currently provided for our Senior School students:

(Please note, dates and opportunities subject to change. Further opportunities may become available as the year progresses.)

Year Level	Expedition	Dates	Aim(s)
7	House Camp	Feb 5-7, 2025	Building relationships.
	Anglesea Overnight	Every weekend in November 2025
8	Glenelg River Canoe Expedition	May 12-16, May 19-23, Oct 13-17 2025	Developing independence, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development.
9	Great Ocean Walk	March 3-7 2025	Personal challenge, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development.
	Victorian Alpine Winter Camp	July 27- August 1 2025
	Mittagundi	September 1-6 2025
10	Various Locations (Bogong High Plains, Wilson's Prom, Snowy River Raft and alternate program).	December 1-5 2025	Rites of passage through personal challenge, developing independence, building relationships, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development, developing leadership.

Year Level	Experience	Dates	Theme(s)
9	Chiang Mai	Multiple throughout the year	Cultural immersion
9-12	Mt Stirling Winter Camp	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Developing winter camping, hiking and skiing skills, developing understanding and respect for the natural world.
	Downhill Ski Day Trip	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Developing understanding and respect for the natural world, developing downhill skiing skills.
10-11	Japanese Study Tour (only open to students actively studying Japanese; will run every other year)	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Cultural immersion, Japanese language development.
10-11	Culture College (will run every other year)	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Cultural immersion.
11-12	Tasmania Art Trip (only open to students actively studying U3-4/IB2 art)	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Developing an understanding and appreciation for modern art.
11	East Timor Immersion	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.
11	French Immersion	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.
11	Spanish Immersion	2025 Dates to be confirmed	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.

Chiang Mai

The Chiang Mai Experience was introduced in 2003 as an optional program involving Year 9 students spending several weeks in Northern Thailand.

This unique experience is designed as an inclusive ‘self-discovery journey’ endeavouring to lead students to a deep self-understanding, self-awareness and true independence. It also serves to provide students with a deep and lasting sense of international mindedness, where an understanding, acceptance and respect for different cultures, religions and ways of life become a hallmark of their character.

Kardinia Sum Pun

Kardinia Sum Pun is a resort style campus, located approximately 16 km north-east of Chiang Mai City, in Thailand. Our six-acre campus provides a wonderful home-base for students. The facilities include a swimming pool, separate Jacuzzi, sauna, large recreation facility, floodlit tennis/basketball court, lake, open air dining facility, cafe, play space and a gym/activity room. Accommodation for all students is in air-conditioned ensuite rooms with regular cleaning services and laundry provided. Meals are served in the open dining hall by the large ponds.