YEAR 11-12 SCHOOLNEWS

Outdoor Recreation

Our Year 10 and 11 Outdoor Recreation students recently travelled to the stunning Grampians National Park for their introductory base camp during Weeks 2 and 3 of Term 2. This experience marked an important step in preparing students for their upcoming multi-day hike later in the year.

Across the two weeks, students encountered a range of environmental conditions, from mild autumn weather to more challenging cold, wind, and rain. Despite these differences, both groups demonstrated impressive resilience, adaptability, and teamwork as they set up camp, cooked meals, and navigated daily activities.

Throughout the camp, students developed key outdoor skills including tent setup, trangia use, minimal impact practices, and basic navigation. They also strengthened their independence and problem-solving abilities while supporting one another in an unfamiliar environment.

The positive attitude and effort shown by all students were outstanding, and it was pleasing to see their confidence grow over the course of the program. This base camp has provided a strong foundation for their upcoming expedition, and we look forward to seeing them continue to build on these skills in the months ahead.

Ash Aulakh, Year 11 | Shortlisted for the Lumiere Scholars Essay Award

We are incredibly proud to announce that Ash Aulakh has been shortlisted for the prestigious Lumiere Scholars Essay Award. Her essay, which explored the moral duties of society regarding poverty and inequality, stood out among 2,100 global entries from over 100 countries.

About the Award: The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award celebrates rising thinkers who ask bold questions. Entries are reviewed by an international panel of professors, with the top six winners sharing over $11,000 in prizes and earning a place in the Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship.

This achievement reflects Ash's talent for original research and her ability to communicate complex ideas that can move society forward. We would like to thank you for your continued support of Ash's academic growth; it is this kind of encouragement that allows young scholars to test assumptions and sharpen their thinking.