Duration: Half day (approximately 2.5 hours)
Venue: Trinity Anglican School (each campus)

This introductory outdoor education session is designed to help students build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging in natural environments. Through hands-on experiences, students develop essential social, physical, and emotional skills in a supportive outdoor setting.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Confidence & Independence: Students become more comfortable outdoors, fostering independence and self-assurance.
• Collaboration & Communication: Group games promote teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving.
• Creativity & Connection to Nature: Bush art and construction activities encourage creative expression and environmental awareness.
• Healthy Habits: Mealtime routines reinforce health education concepts and support the development of positive lifestyle habits.
• Curriculum Alignment: Activities are aligned with the Australian Curriculum, particularly the Health and Physical Education learning area.

Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Venue: Trinity Anglican School (each campus)

This overnight outdoor education experience is designed to help students develop personal organisation, independence, and resilience by introducing them to meal routines and sleeping away from home.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Personal Organisation: Students develop essential skills in organisation and independance by sleeping away from home.
• Teamwork & Communication: Group activities enhance communication, and collaboration.
• Emotional Resilience: Students build adaptability by stepping outside their comfort zones in a supportive environment.
• Healthy Habits: Mealtime routines and outdoor learning supports the development of healthy lifestyle choices.
• HPE Curriculum: Activities support student development across physical, social, and emotional learning.

Duration: 2 nights in the field
Venue: Camp Paterson, dorm accommodation

This experience introduces students to aquatic awareness, environmental exploration, and creativity, while fostering personal organisation and teamwork skills in an immersive outdoor setting.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Environmental Awareness: Students enjoy environmental exploration, fostering water safety, conservation, and responsibility.
• Creativity & Stewardship: Tree planting and exploration encourages creativity, ecological awareness, and a sense of responsibility for nature.
• Teamwork: Group activities promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in diverse settings.
• Organisation & Independence: Through managing their own belongings, meal routines, and living arrangements in a field setting.
• HPE Curriculum: Activities support student development across physical, social, and emotional learning.

Duration: 2 nights in the field
Venue: Quinola Lakes, dorm accommodation

This experience focuses on developing teamwork, personal initiative, and aquatic awareness through hands-on activities like hiking, exploration, and water-based challenges, all designed to foster essential life skills outdoors.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Teamwork: Students engage in group activities such as hiking and aquatics, enhancing communication and cooperation.
• Initiative & Organisation: Students assume responsible roles to strengthen initiative and organisational skills.
• Aquatic Awareness: Practical learning in water safety and skill development, promoting a sense of confidence in aquatic environments.
• Outdoor Skills: Hiking and exploration encourage curiosity, resilience, and a deeper connection to nature.
• HPE Curriculum: Activities support student development across physical, social, and emotional learning.

Duration: 2 nights in the field
Venue: Camp Barrabadeen, tent accommodation

This experience aims to develop students’ outdoor camping skills and enhance their ability to self-manage in an independent setting, with activities such as canoeing, hiking, and abseiling providing hands-on learning in an immersive environment.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Camping Skills: Students develop practical camping skills by setting up tents, navigating outdoor environments, and managing routines in a field setting.
• Independence: With responsibility for their own gear and routines, students improve their self-management and decision-making.
• Communication: Group activities like canoeing and hiking foster communication, and collaboration in a challenging setting.
• Physical Endurance & Confidence: Abseiling and other physical challenges build resilience, confidence, and physical endurance.
• HPE Curriculum: Activities support student development across physical, social, and emotional learning.

Duration: 3 nights in the field
Venue: Chillagoe, tent accommodation

This adventure promotes teamwork and self-management while developing essential skills in caving navigation and exploration. Students will also learn about local history, map reading, and working collaboratively in the unique outdoor setting.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Group activities like caving and map reading promote effective teamwork and communication.
• Self-Management: Students build independence through managing routines and caving exploration.
• Caving Skills: Students develop practical skills in caving navigation and map reading.
• History: Students learn about the geological and cultural history of Chillagoe.
• HPE Curriculum: Activities support student development across physical, social, and emotional learning.

Duration: 1 day at school, 3 nights in the field
Venue: Camp Paterson, near Mareeba, tent accommodation

This program introduces students to journey-based camping, teaching sustainable outdoor practices and enhancing their outdoor skills.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Camping Skills: Students further deepen their understanding of campsite operation, cooking, and outdoor travel through experience.
• Sustainability: Students focus on minimizing environmental impact and eco-friendly practices.
• Teamwork: Canoeing, hiking, and other activities promote collaboration and physical endurance.
• Environmental Awareness: Tree planting and nature activities foster environmental responsibility.

Duration: 5 nights in the field
Venue: Canberra, dorm accommodation

This program refines outdoor skills and promotes self-management through activities like hiking, cycling, orienteering, and a high ropes course.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Personal Organisation & Self-Management: Extended time away from home fosters independence, time management, and responsibility.
• Outdoor Skills & Confidence: Hiking, cycling, and high ropes build physical competence, spatial awareness, and personal confidence.
• Navigation & Problem Solving: Orienteering and overnight expeditions strengthen critical thinking, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Cross-Curricular Learning: Supports outcomes in Humanities, HPE, Maths, Science, and the Arts through hands-on, real-world experiences.
• Teamwork & Communication: Group-based activities promote cooperation, interpersonal skills, and shared achievement.

Duration: 4 days at school, 15 nights in the field
Venue: Lake Tinaroo, tent accommodation

This program fosters personal growth, resilience, and teamwork through outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and abseiling.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Leadership & Teamwork: Students develop collaborative and leadership skills through group-based activities such as canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking.
• Resilience & Perseverance: Extended time in the field challenges students physically and mentally, promoting grit, adaptability, and determination.
• Navigation & Problem Solving: Orienteering, abseiling, and high ropes encourage critical thinking, planning, and situational awareness.
• Independence & Life Skills: Students take responsibility for meal planning, cooking, and camp setup, enhancing self-sufficiency.
• Curriculum: Links to Health and Physical Education, English, and Values Education through experiential, reflective, and practical learning.

Duration: 2 nights in the field

Venue:  Northern Outlook, Redlynch Valley

This program builds on previous learnings, focusing on leadership and teamwork through activities like hiking, navigation, climbing, and abseiling.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Leadership & Teamwork: Enhance leadership skills and teamwork through practical group activities.
• Personal Development: Reinforce personal growth from the Year 9 program, applying learned skills in real-world settings.
• Outdoor Skills: Develop skills in hiking, navigation, climbing, and abseiling.
• Self-Management: Students plan, purchase, and prepare their own meals, fostering independence and responsibility.

Duration: 2 nights in the field
Venue: Northern Outlook, Redlynch Valley, tent accommodation

This program supports students in developing communication and leadership skills while fostering initiative, resilience, and perseverance.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Leadership & Initiative: Students engage in leadership tasks during hikes and group challenges, building confidence in decision-making and accountability.
• Teamwork & Communication: Group-based activities and theory sessions strengthen collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving.
• Personal Growth & Resilience: Outdoor experiences and shared responsibilities promote perseverance, adaptability, and self-awareness.
• Practical Life Skills: Preparing and cooking meals fosters independence, planning, and time management.
• Curriculum: Activities align with Values Education through experiential, reflective learning in an outdoor context.

Duration: 2 nights in the field
Venue: Genazzano, Lake Tinaroo

The Year 12 Outdoor Education Retreat promotes personal growth, resilience, and reflection while strengthening leadership and teamwork within house and cohort groups.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits:

• Leadership & Teamwork: Students strengthen collaboration, initiative, and communication through purposeful group activities.
• House & Cohort Bonding: Shared challenges and experiences foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging.
• Personal Development: Reflective practices support resilience, self-awareness, and goal setting.