by Nicola Boyle

This week our Middle School Outdoor Education class has been busy spending time outside experiencing a range of tasks to support their in-class learning. The students completed their first Mountain Bike Session. This involved practicing a range of skills needed to participate in our next Mountain Bike Session where we will be riding to Lilydale Lake. The students enjoyed the challenges created including the opportunity to try some jumps.

The second activity the students were involved in was an opportunity to experience for themselves the multiple reasons people choose to spend time outdoors. This encompassed completing some soil testing, recreational activities, outdoor mindful tasks and finishing off with the challenge of walking along a slack line.

It was awesome to see the students actively engaged in the activities and responsive to the instructions. They supported and encouraged one another and displayed resilience to push and extend themselves further, resulting in their skills and confidence improving significantly.