Blackwood Outdoor Specialist School Blackwood Outdoor Specialist School

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Welcome!

As a school, Blackwood values its relationships with visiting students and staff and is committed to working with visiting schools to deliver quality educational programs that enhance student outcomes both at Blackwood and beyond.

We understand the considerable time and effort that schools put into organising and implementing a visit to Blackwood and we work closely with schools to ensure that the program designed through consultation with Blackwood Staff best supports the learning outcomes linked to your curriculum sequence.

As a Government school, Blackwood is committed to ensuring that outdoor learning programs can be delivered at a reasonable cost. The per student Blackwood costs includes all accommodation and Blackwood programs. Accessing extra-curricular programs may incur an extra cost for visiting schools.

Visiting schools are expected to arrange all food requirements and costs as well as transport to and from Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre.

If you require any support with the application process please call us during school hours on 5368-6768 or email blackwood.specialschools.oec@education.vic.gov.au

Please note:-

  • To maximise Blackwood facilities, staff and availability, some bookings may involve Schools simultaneously sharing facilities
  • All inputs marked with (*) are required!

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Your Details

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Your Stay

Please select your duration length

1 Day Program - Your Program can include a maximum of 2 lessons, 0 night lessons. This option means you intend to stay for 1 day between Monday and Friday.

Note: The following lessons are not available for day visits: High ropes, Flying Fox, Climbing & Mountain biking.

2 Day Program - Your Program can include a maximum of 4 lessons including 1 night lesson. This option means you intend to stay for 2 days between Monday and Friday.

3 Day Program - Your Program can include a maximum of 8 lessons including up to 2 night lessons. This option means you intend to stay for 3 days between Monday and Friday.

4 Day Program - Your Program can include a maximum of 12 lessons including up to 3 night lessons. This option means you intend to stay for 4 days between Monday and Friday.

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5 Days - Your Program can include a maximum of 16 lessons including up to 4 night lessons. This option means you intend to stay for 5 days between Monday and Friday.

Please note some lessons maybe combined with other schools with consultation


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Your Accommodation

The School

The Residence

Tent Shelter

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Your Dates

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From the options below please select the allocated dates for your visit and an approximate time for your preferred Arrival and Departure. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you require additional information.

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Your Group

Please tell us how many Staff you are planning to bring.
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Your Group

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Please Note:- There is a mobile hoist available at Blackwood but it is recommended that all groups BYO required slings. Blackwood Staff will be in touch with you in reference to bunk bed arrangements and other facility needs to support your students.


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Student Learning Focus Areas (SLFA)

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Blackwood Lessons

Program timetables will be organised by Blackwood staff to ensure there are no clashes with other groups.
Lessons run for approximately 90 min, with 3-day lessons and 1 evening (night) lesson. Lesson lengths are flexible for student learning needs.

Please discuss with the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Staff if you require additional information.

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Please note:- Bushwalking and Bike Riding Lessons can be implemented as a 90 minute lesson for all Residential Programs OR can they can be implemented as a ½ Day OR Full Day Lesson for 3, 4 & 5 Day Residential Programs.

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Additional Information

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Your Curriculum Planner Submission:

Your Details

School:
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Name:
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Email:
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Your Contact Number:
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Your Principal:
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Your Principal's Email:
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Your Stay

Duration:

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Arrival Day:
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Arrival Date:
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Arrival Time: (approx)
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Departure Day:
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Departure Time: (approx)
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Selected Accommodation
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Your Group

Number of Staff:
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Number of Students:
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Average Student Age:
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Vic Curriculum Level Range(s):
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Your Group's Requirements

May use nappies:
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Your Group's Mobility Needs

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Wheelchair:
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Cerebral Palsy:
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Crutches:
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Hearing Impairment:
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Frame:
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Vision Impairment:
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Other mobility needs:(*)
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Your Key Learning Focus Areas

Student Learning Focus Areas (SLFA):
Blackwood Units:
Learning To WALT:

Blackwood Lessons

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Additional information

Additional information that is relevant to your booking request:
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You will receive the details of your final Curriculum Planner Request shortly.

Please note, the curriculum offered is subject to change and may be different to your submission. Thank you.

Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre