The Outdoor Education programme at St Andrew’s Cathedral School is one of the largest and most comprehensive of any school in NSW.
The School has its own Outdoor Education Department and owns an Outdoor Education Centre called Kirrikee, in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
Unlike most schools, we do not outsource outdoor education to professional providers. Rather we have our own permanent and highly trained outdoor education staff who run a consecutive and longitudinal programme, where each year builds on skills attained in previous years and where the same staff work with students and their personal growth, often over a decade.
The School’s outdoor education programme is physically and mentally challenging, focused on building community and character, particularly persistence, self-control and courage. Camp is a great opportunity to discover more about ourselves, others, and the wonders of creation.
The graduated programme runs from Kindergarten through to Year 10, culminating in students being offered a variety of trips including a range of hikes in NSW and beyond, mountain biking, sea kayaking and a 20-day “Kosi to Coast” expedition from Mt Kosciuszko to Bass Strait.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award
The internationally-recognised Duke of Edinburgh Award is also offered as an optional programme for students aged 14 and above.
The Award is comprised of three levels, each progressively more challenging:
- Bronze – for those over 14 years old
- Silver – for those over 15 years old
- Gold – for those over 16 years old
Participants are required to complete four sections at each level: Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey. Gold level participants also complete a Residential Project.
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