Outdoor education offers a transformative learning experience that goes beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. It immerses students in the natural world, fostering a deep connection to the environment.
In outdoor education students learn teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills as they navigate challenging terrain, work together to achieve common goals, and adapt to unpredictable situations. This experiential learning builds resilience and self-confidence, empowering young individuals to face future challenges with a strong sense of self-efficacy.
Much of the course takes place at school with lessons covering both the practical and theoretical aspects of each pursuit. Once students have adequate skills, knowledge and an awareness of the risks, there is the opportunity to be assessed in the activities’ natural setting.
It is essential that as many students as possible take part in these activities which are well supervised.
The school always welcomes the assistance of parents in this area of education.
The following activities are offered:
Level 1
- Sea Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Abseiling
- Tramping
- Camping
- Caving
- Orienteering
- Cycle Touring
- Mountain Biking
Level 2
- Water Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Abseiling
- Tramping
- Camping
- Outdoor Navigation
- Mountain Biking
Level 3
- Snokelling
- Scuba Diving
- Rock Climbing
- Abseiling
- Tramping
- Bush Survival
Check out some of our outdoor education activities
2025 Sea Kayaking in Whangamata
Outdoor Education Adventure – Sea Kayaking in Whangamata!
This is what our Outdoor Education Programme is all about! Our students successfully demonstrated their sea kayaking skills as part of their Unit Standard 19428 – Demonstrate sea kayaking skills on coastal water.
From Whangamata Beach, students met expert external providers who guided them on an unforgettable kayaking excursion to Whenuakura Island! They paddled in double sea kayaks, putting their skills to the test in a real coastal environment.
What an incredible hands-on learning experience! – Facebook Post
