Year 4 in the outdoors

Year 4 attended Tallong in Week 5 for a wonderful experience in our beautiful bush campus. This was an extension of the Year 3 program as the students embarked on a three-day camp with their friends. The aim of the camp was to develop independence skills, resilience and learning to take appropriate risks while having time in nature reflecting on their challenges and memories.

The program was jam packed with adventurous activities and outdoor skill development. While they flew down the Flying Fox, grew confidence on the bike and soared amongst the trees on the High Ropes, they also learnt about the environmental ecosystem around them on a guided nature walk on our trails. The students came together under the stars and enjoyed each other’s company by the campfire sharing stories and marshmallows. With the company of their Year 10 Outdoor Education Leaders, the leaders were wonderful role models to their peers.

I wish to thank all the teachers and Tallong staff for supporting our Year 4 program and for the great success it was. As I shared with the students, I’m a firm believer that ‘Happiness is only real when shared.’

Christopher Walker
Coordinator of Outdoor education & Experiential Learning