Beyond Boundaries
Year 7
Camp Jungai, Rubicon Valley
4 Days
The Senior School's Beyond Boundaries program commences with a four day program at Camp Jungai. Whilst at Jungai, girls are accommodated in self-contained cabins for two nights and sleep on the oval in tents for two nights. Students are introduced to outdoor cooking, lightweight camping, bush hygiene practices and navigation.
A strong focus on environmental service sees the students involved in an environmental activity, be it planting native trees, designing and building bird baths or constructing nest boxes for native animals.
As well as learning the fundamentals of orienteering, bushwalking, raft building and high ropes, this venue offers a unique opportunity for students to experience Koori culture first hand, with a Cultural Officer involving the girls in activities such as bush tucker, art and dance. These elements are drawn together in a corroboree celebration which is held on the final evening.
The program is incorporated into the English curriculum with the introduction of a journal which the students will use through to Year 10. Students are encouraged to use their journal to record their feelings, thoughts or even draw sketches, which they refer to during each program or later in life.