 Scotch College has an extensive and comprehensive program of outdoor education. The College has excellent outdoor education resources, with many experienced staff and modern equipment suitable for a wide variety of activities.
Each year level at Scotch, from the Junior School through to the Senior College, has a separate camp which is a compulsory part of the curriculum. There are also a number of voluntary camps and other extension activities.
Scotch Outdoor Education aims are:
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To develop independence, self reliance, confidence and social awareness
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To improve physical and mental health through development of interest in Outdoor Education as a non competitive and individually fulfilling activity
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To develop skills and knowledge for the safe use of the outdoors
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To develop a sense of responsibility to others and an awareness of the need for group reliance
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To develop positive attitudes towards conservation and a sense of stewardship of all Australia's natural environments
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To develop pre and post camp activities that provide opportunities for integration of studies from the classroom to the outdoors and the outdoors to the classroom
Environmental Education Major Aims:
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Develop an awareness, understanding and appreciation of natural environments
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Develop positive attitudes and act on knowledge gained about conservation and conservation issues
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