Duke of Edinburgh #2 Camp

Duke of Edinburgh: Adventurous Journey- Great Ocean Walk 

Three groups of year nine students completing the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award embarked on an adventurous journey along the Great Ocean Walk during week 9 of term 3.  After meeting the hiking guides in Apollo Bay, the groups started the hike from three different points along the great ocean walk. Carrying food, tents, clothes and other equipment on their backs, the students walked over 30km. Throughout the camp students developed their outdoor living skills including cooking on Trangia stoves, setting up a tent, travelling as a group and navigating using a compass. The groups were treated to stunning weather on some days and torrential rain on others as they walked along pristine beaches, through rainforests and up along costal cliffs. At different stages of the hike, all students were challenged, however demonstrated outstanding resilience to overcome the difficulties they faced.  Pending the submission of their hike reflection, all students were successful in meeting the requirements for the adventurous journey section of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. 

I would like to give a big thank you to Ms Lauren Van Der Westhuizen and Mr David Morris for attending the camp. 

Adrian Ferres.