Current Expedition Dates:- Monday 13th to Friday 17th November 2023
Expedition Location:- Wilsons Promontory National Park
Expedition Main Focus:- Bushwalking
Grampians Expedition
Expeditions are a wonderful way to challenge students beyond their comfort zones. By taking on these challenges students work with peers and staff to develop life skills leading to independence and resilience.
If your School implements the Duke of Edinburgh Program, or, you have adventurous students willing to extend their comfort zones through exploration and discovery, why not utilise the experience and expertise of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Staff and participate in an Base Camp Expedition experience.
The Pinnacle - Grampians Expedition
Mackenzie Falls (Mikunung Wira) - Grampians Expedition
Great Ocean Walk Expedition
If you'd like to slowly introduce your students to Expeditioning and camping in the bush, or, fully challenge your students through rugged terrain over a number of nights, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is able to help you achieve your aim.
Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail - Great Dividing Trail Expedition
Wilsons Promontory Expedition
Great Ocean Walk Expedition
By expanding horizons and creating opportunities, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre have created a rotation of educational expeditions throughout the State of Victoria. While each expedition is unique in it's location and program, they all maintain focus on our Key Learning Areas: Team Work & Resilience offering students opportunities to grow through our unique curriculum. Participation will see students explore, discover and appreciate the following destinations within Victoria:-
Great Ocean Walk Expedition
How to Pack an Expedition Backpack
Packing My Day Pack
Packing an Overnight Bag
What goes in a Toiletry Bag
What's inside a First Aid Kit
How to Tie Up Boot Laces
Using a Compass
How to pitch a Tent
Setting up a Camp Bed
Cup of Tea Time
Minimum time allocation: 1 Week
Curriculum learning focus:
- HPE – Movement and Physical Activity: Learning through Movement, Personal, Social and Community Health: Being healthy, safe
and active - SCSO – Social Awareness and Management: Collaboration, Relationships and Diversity
- SCSE – Self-awareness and Management: Developing resilience
2003 - Expeditions established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
2016 - Victorian Expeditions established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
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