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Learning Focus Area


Through open consultation with Blackwood Staff, each program is tailored to the specific requests, needs and choices from each individual school while focusing on one of our 2 Key Learning Areas

Schools select one Key Learning Area as their primary program focus. This choice will aid the design and delivery of lessons throughout their stay while also creating assessment opportunities.

With this chosen Key Learning Area in mind, programs are then tailored specifically to the groups' curriculum levels and educational needs.

Select one of the Key Learning Areas to view the assigned lessons.


  • Resilience
    Includes: Emotional Recognition, Personal Strengths, Challenge and Exploration.

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  • Teamwork
    Includes: Communication, Cooperation, Conflict Resolution and Respect

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There's so many fun and exciting lesson to explore at Blackwood

View all our lessons options below

Alphabet Dig

(or Archaeological Dig) (Day or Night) Enjoy the challenge of digging and discovering what is hidden in the sand.

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fire arrows out onto the range hitting their targets

Archery

Using a bow and arrow, do your best to hit the bullseye ... or just our target. 

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Bike Riding

Regardless of abilities, this is a lesson for everyone!
This lesson is not available for Day Visits

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Bouldering

(Day or Night) A safe and enjoyable way to introduce climbing in an indoor environment with no harness or helmet.

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Bush Cooking

Bush Cooking is a wonderful way for students to enjoy the bush while catering for the group.

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Bush Huts

Lost in the bush? Cannot find shelter? What will you do? Learn some basic skills to help you survive.

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Bushwalking

Explore and enjoy the natural wonders of the Wombat State Forest & surrounding Parks on foot.

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Campfire

Providing warmth & inspiring conversation, anytime is a great time to sit around a campfire.

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Climbing Tower

Discover new heights as you climb high into the sky.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits

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Environmental Games

Learn about the Wombat State Forest & nearby parks as you discover unique flora & fauna.

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Fire Lighting

A great way to enhance the survival skills of your students in a safe and supportive environment.

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Flying Fox

Experience the freedom of flight between the trees.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits

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Frisbee Golf

A fun lesson involving skill, accuracy, technique, concentration & co-ordination.

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Gold Panning

Dive deep into the history of Blackwood by trying to strike it rich ..... maybe!

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High Ropes

A unique opportunity to further challenge students.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits

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Imagination Trail

A great way to develop, improve, enhance and complement student communication skills.

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Night Archery

See if you can hit the bullseye while doing glow in the dark archery.

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Night Walks

Discover the sounds, sights, shapes, shadows and mystery of the Wombat State Forest at night.

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Observatory

On a clear night in terms 2 & 3 students can explore & discover our solar system & beyond.

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Orienteering

(Day or Night) Orienteering is a great way to fine tune your survival skills while exploring the forest.

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Team Games

Further develop your teamwork, communication & leadership skills through engaging initiatives.

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Yabbying

Enjoying the scenery around our Yabby Dam makes this a relaxing lesson for all.

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Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre

Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre

1015 Greendale - Trentham Rd,
Blackwood, Victoria, 3458, Australia

Telephone: (03) 5368-6768

Email blackwood.specialschools.oec@education.vic.gov.au

Wacky the Wombat Focussed

Acknowledgement to Country

We acknowledge, the Wurundjeri people.  Who are, and always will be, the Traditional Owners of these lands.  We will djigabudani – bik (Care for Country) and we will dhumba – bik (Learn on Country).   

Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is a DET Victorian school campus that embraces inclusion and respect for all special school students. Any donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to improving learning outcomes and opportunities for our students.