School Camps/Trips

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) is an important component of the school Physical education and Health programme. All students have the opportunity to take part in a Class Camp/Trip during their two years at Intermediate. This provides students with a challenge in an outdoor environment aimed at developing physical and social skills as well as academic ones. Camps/Trips take place in March.

Participate in an Outdoor Pursuits Week which emphasises team building and initiative. The Outdoor Pursuits Week includes up to 4 nights stay either at school or an approved local camp.

Essential skills taught during the week include
- Environmental Code
- Firelighting Skills
- Clothing and Equipment
- Compass Points/Compass Skills
- Tramping Safety and Survival Skills
- First Aid Skills

Either camp in tents at approved venues for at up to 4 nights putting into practice skills focused on in Year 7.

OR

Participate in a class trip to another district. Class trip of this nature usually have a Social Studies/Environmental Studies emphasis.