28th April 2026
Outdoor EducationYear 13 Silverpeaks Tramp Builds Resilience and Leadership Skills
Our Year 13 Outdoor Education students recently completed a challenging and rewarding tramp in the Silverpeaks. We were fortunate to strike a good window in the weather, with mild and generally fine conditions throughout the trip.
1st April 2026
SurfingCurriculum Outdoor Education Surfing
Level 2 Outdoor Education students, alongside a number of Level 3 students, recently enjoyed a half-day surfing experience at Warrington Beach on Dunedin’s north coast.
23rd March 2026
Outdoor EducationCurriculum Alps 2 Ocean
The Year 12 Outdoor Education Alps to Ocean cycle trip was an unforgettable four days of riding through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer, largely around the Mackenzie District.
5th September 2025
CurriculumYear 13 13ODR Mountain Biking
We were treated to great weather for riding on Thursday, making the most of the excellent work Mountain Biking Otago has been doing on the Signal Hill trails.
12th June 2025
Outdoor EducationCurriculum 13ODR Climbing
To wrap up a term full of climbing experiences, our Outdoor Education students have been visiting Clip’n Climb Dunedin for a final session of fun, challenge, and friendly competition.
10th April 2025
Outdoor EducationCurriculum Silver Peaks Tramp
With wet and cold weather forecast for Tuesday, the Year 13 Outdoor Education overnight tramp was pushed back a day — and what a difference that made!
16th March 2025
CurriculumOutdoor Education 12ODR cycle tour
The two Year 12 Outdoor Education classes recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning MacKenzie District, riding sections of the iconic Alps to Ocean trail.
6th March 2025
Outdoor EducationCurriculum Outdoor First Aid
Our Year 13 Outdoor Education students recently completed an Outdoor First Aid Course, building on their knowledge from the Workplace First Aid course and applying it in an outdoor setting.
11th September 2024
CurriculumOutdoor Education 12ODR cycle tour
Sunday saw day one ticked off with a ride from Lake Ohau to our accommodation in Twizel.
11th September 2024
CurriculumOutdoor Education 12ODR cycle tour
Sunday saw day one ticked off with a ride from Lake Ohau to our accommodation in Twizel.
4th September 2024
CurriculumOutdoor Education Outdoor Ed trip preparation underway
The Year 12 Outdoor Education classes have been planning a multi-day cycle tour on the Alps to Ocean Trail, in the Mackenzie District.
2nd September 2024
CurriculumOutdoor Education Study on the slopes
Last week, the Year 13 Outdoor Education class went to Coronet Peak, in Queenstown, for their Snow Sports assessment.
21st August 2024
Outdoor EducationCurriculum Outdoor Education update
It is a busy term for trips in Outdoor Education.
15th August 2024
Outdoor EducationCurriculum 12ODR Snow Farm trip
In reviewing this trip with students most said they enjoyed it more than they thought they would.
4th July 2024
Year 13Outdoor Education 13ODR reaching new heights
13ODR finished up their term of rock climbing with an assessment day at Long Beach.
23rd May 2024
Outdoor EducationYear 13 13ODR resistance climbing gym visit
Many in the class got to experience rock climbing in Year 12 Outdoor Education, but this week they were introduced to bouldering.
10th May 2024
Outdoor EducationCurriculum 13ODR Silver Peaks tramp
This week our Year 13 Outdoor Education students completed a 2 day tramp in the Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve.
4th April 2024
CurriculumOutdoor Education A real practical focus in Outdoor Education this week
On Wednesday, the Year 12 classes got their best surfing conditions of the term for their one-day surf trip.