Year 12 Outdoor Education
12OED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Bermingham, Ms M. Campbell.
Recommended Prior LearningNumbers are restricted. The Teacher in Charge must confirm course suitability.
Course Description: Outdoor Education is designed for students who want to push their boundaries and learn to maximize their potential in life. No prior experience is required, although a reasonable level of fitness and a positive attitude are essential. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits are introduced, including: kayaking, water safety, navigation, orienteering, bushcraft, rock climbing, abseiling, and caving.
Destinations include: Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, and Mount Arthur. Academic work is an essential part of the course, and leadership, weather, risk management, and environmental issues are studied as well as the theory behind the practical activities we do. All field trips are planned around timetabled Outdoor Education classes, and time is kept to a minimum outside of other subjects.
Assessment: Up to 19 credits available at Level 2. A mix of Achievement Standards and Unit Standards
Prerequisites: Numbers are restricted. The Teacher in Charge must confirm course suitability.
This course leads to: Year 13 Outdoor Education.
Learning Areas:
Physical Education, Outdoor Education & Health
Pathway
Year 13 Outdoor Education (Super Option)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryContribution: The course fee is set at $325 for the year. This covers the cost of transport and accommodation for practical camps and overnight field trips. Occasionally, optional activities may incur additional costs. To run the program as planned, we rely on these contributions in addition to government funding. Please be aware of this when selecting this course. If cost is a deterrent, please speak to the Teacher in Charge or your House Dean.