The School plans regular excursions for all students that relate to the curriculum. These include local excursions and extended excursions (school camps and trips).
At the beginning of enrolment, Primary and Secondary parents will be asked to sign a general consent form for local excursions for their child. No further consent is required. You will however receive full details of excursions before each excursion takes place either via email or the School App. If you have any concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or the appropriate School Office.
We have a planned sequential extended excursion program designed to meet the needs of students at different ages. Our outdoor education activities are designed to develop:
- Independence;
- Self-reliance;
- Self-esteem;
- The ability to work cooperatively;
- Language skills and intercultural understanding.
Students are carefully supervised at all times, and you will receive full details of the excursion. This will include:
- Purpose of excursion;
- Location;
- Dates;
- Whether parent helpers are needed;
- Any special arrangements;
- Cost;
- Permission form and detailed (confidential) medical form.
We expect all students to attend these extended excursions. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
SECONDARY ACTIVITY WEEK
Secondary Activity Week is a compulsory program of extra-curricular courses, which adds value to the formal curriculum and takes advantage of our location and specific staff expertise. The week, usually in mid-to-late March, offers an off-campus learning experience designed to develop the individual student and extend the school community.
In some year levels, students travel to neighbouring countries and experience the local culture, meet the people and engage in socio-cultural or adventure activities. Outdoor education camping and trekking experiences are also a part of any or all Activity Week programs. The program builds a sense of community and cross-cultural understanding within the school, through students travelling, living and working together over the week. It also develops communication and leadership skills; self-reliance; and co-operation.
Students who cannot attend for financial or medical reasons will have an alternative program. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact the Head of School or Head of Finance and Operations. All secondary camps are for a whole school week and occur in the same week in Term 1. No lessons occur at the school during “Activity Week”.
- Year 7 – Cultural Camp in China
- Year 8 – Sustainability Camp in Bali (staying in shared villas)
- Year 9 –Outdoor Education Camp in Hong Kong (hiking & camping in tents for 4x nights)
- Year 10-12 Option of international, Hong Kong based service or skill based camps