Year 13 Outdoor Education (Super Option)

This is an exciting course that allows students to undertake detailed and extended study in Outdoor Education.   It operates for 8 hours a week (plus some lunch times).  It leads to positions within the Outdoor Sports and Adventure industry.  The Super Option continues on from Yr 12 Outdoor Education and develops skills in pursuits such as white-water kayaking, vertical caving, outdoor navigation, survival skills, rock-climbing and in the alpine environment.   A strong focus on leadership is maintained throughout the course and students are encouraged to undertake opportunities to develop their skills in this area.

Much of the time will be spent out of school in the world class rivers, mountains, caves, bush and ocean in our local area.  Specialist instructors are employed with NZOIA (NZ Outdoor Instructor Association) or equivalent qualifications.

Assessment:  This is an approved UE course if students compete 4 achievement standards. Please note students can only use PE or OED for UE requirement. 

(Please write this course in for 2 subject spaces on your Yr 13 Course Option sheet).

Entry Requirements: Numbers are restricted.  A course suitability interview must be completed.

Contribution: The overnight camp contribution for year 13 Outdoor Education is $450. This covers the cost of transport and accommodation for practical camps and overnight field trips. Occasionally there may be optional activities that will incur additional costs.  To run the program as planned we do 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 your Dean.