Outdoor Education

Year 9 ODE

Our Year 9 Outdoor Ed class have recently completed their final two excursions of what has been a very busy program this semester!

Students spent two days on a camp in Anglesea earlier this term. There they completed Surfing lessons, participated in early morning Yoga with Ms Hollins, went for a night walk on the beach, and then hiked between Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven on the second day before returning home full of stories and new friendships. For many, this was their first experiences of sleeping outdoors and cooking using camping stoves. The whole class were exceptionally well behaved, and represented the college well.

Just a few days later, everybody set off for their final day out, where we completed a tree planting day with the Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group. The day was supported by Western Water, who also put on lunch for the group. By the end of the day, 200 seedlings and native grasses had been planted at the Pinkerton Forest site. An amazing effort by everybody involved!

VCE ODE

Students from our VCE and VCAL Outdoor Ed classes recently completed their most challenging and arguably most beautiful hike to date. Eighteen students hiked over 16km in the Macedon Regional Park, Mount Macedon.

The hike took them through some stunning wet and dry forest, and allowed for yet another rewarding experience. Students were challenged by slippery mud, steep slopes, cold conditions and thick fog throughout the day, but all emerged better for the experience at the end, if not a little more tired!

Other recent excursions include Mr Velden’s Year 11 VCE class travelling to Westgate Park and Williamstown, and the first of several Year 8 excursion to Lerderderg Gorge. More on this to come!

As always, if you require any further information in regards to the Outdoor Ed programs offered at Melton Secondary, please speak to Daniel Velden or Michael Kilroy.