HAPE ELECTIVE:
Outdoor Education

Year 9

What is the subject about?

At Year 9, Outdoor Education is a fully inclusive program, that will teach important life skills, and allow students to take responsibility for their goals. Student voice and agency will be used to guide excursions and activities as students develop their connection with outdoor environments.

To be successful students must develop a skill (3 months), take the time to volunteer in their community (3 months), engage in physical recreation (3 months) and complete an adventurous journey in an outdoor environment with their peers.

Skills you will develop

Leadership skills
Organisation skills
Independence skills
Communication skills
Initiative skills

Assessment

Practical Participation
Online Record Book
Reflection

Pathways

Year 10 Outdoor Ed (Cert II Outdoor Rec)
VCE Outdoor & Environmental Studies (Unit 1 & 2)
Further Study Outdoor Rec
Indoor OR Outdoor activity assistant