Maroon

As part of the students' development at Terrace, each student participates in a 4 day Outdoor Education programme at the College Outdoor Education Centre on the shores of Maroon Dam. This is part of an ongoing programme that involves students in Years 8, 9 and 10.

The Year 8 programme involves the students in a range of outdoor activities that include canoeing, abseiling, orienteering, and environmental awareness. These have a three-fold purpose in the areas of

(a) skill development
(b) academic development
(c) social development.

Because the programme is an ongoing one, some equipment items are necessary and are used when the student is at each Year level. These include;

1. A SLEEPING BAG of good quality for the students undertaking camp out during the cooler months. It is recommended you purchase a compact hiking sleeping bag from a Professional Outdoor Equipment supplier. You require a synthetic filled sleeping bag - Qualofill / dacron / hollow polyester fibre.

2. A WATERPROOF RAINCOAT for times of inclement weather. The programme goes on regardless. It is stressed that a spray jacket is often inadequate and suitable japara type should be obtained.

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