![]() explore further ways in which they can contribute to the sustainability of our world.contribute to the local community through service learning.engage in critical, creative and caring thinking with mindfulness and deep understanding.practise intelligent behaviours that promote resilience, resourcefulness, responsible risk taking and reflectiveness.face challenges individually and as part of a team.build mutually supportive friendships and an enduring group spirit.experience authentic learning within a natural and unfamiliar environment.understand themselves through quiet contemplation and reflection. ![]() be independent individuals who take responsibility for themselves and apply the principles of sound nutrition and personal fitness during a critical period in their development.REALISE We want our girls to discover that challenges can be faced and overcome with persistence and collaboration, in an environment where they can be inspired to be the person they are striving to become.Īll Year 9 students at Wilderness School benefit from REALISE at our Crawford campus, a unique and dynamic learning experience that reaches beyond the physical confines of the classroom.Īs one of the longest residential programs offered in South Australia at our very own campus on the Coorong, our girls are supported to become capable, confident and connected young women who are resilient and resourceful in the face of challenges and uncertainty. ![]() Exposing the girls to moments of awe and wonder in nature creates lifelong memories.Įxperiences are offered in a variety of locations across South Australia and Australia including the School’s property Crawford, which is close to the magnificent sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula and home to a vast wetland ecosystem. They foster independence by taking responsibility for their actions and being involved in all aspects of camp life, while building and strengthening relationships with other students and adults in a safe and supportive environment. In the Middle years we expose the girls to multi-activity camps where they have the opportunity to persevere through challenges, be resilient, develop grit and confidence, and enhance their wellbeing. The girls’ senses come alive as they explore the different environments. They explore time and place through real life outdoor adventures and connect with the journey of the characters in books. We bring literature alive as the girls ‘live’ the adventures that they read about. The Junior years’ experiences are based around ‘living into’ learning themes. The final step is demonstrating this development of their knowledge and passion with hands-on action. Using their heads, they gain meaningful knowledge of the natural world and develop the desire for real change that comes with passion in their hearts through appreciating and finding real joy in being outside in nature. We strive for our girls to use their head, heart and hands in all that they do. We focus on topics such as the sustainability of our world, Indigenous culture and environmental issues, preparing our girls to be agents of change. ![]() Through our Outdoor Education program, each girl has the opportunity to explore the world around her. These experiences not only embody our School culture but create safe and challenging spaces for students to actively practise their character qualities as they develop a lifelong love of natural places. We take a sequential approach to Outdoor Education from the early years to Year 9, with opportunities to continue along these pathways through SACE subjects and the Duke of Edinburgh program. Building a lifelong love for the natural places Our Outdoor Education program provides girls with the opportunity to demonstrate real world application of their learning outside of the classroom.īuilding an appreciation for the natural environment in our girls and addressing the need for its conservation, it encourages them to take responsible risks and be resourceful within their environment.
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