27 Sep 2024
Our 16 Year 11 students accompanied by teachers Ms McKenzie and Mr Simonovski, are continuing their incredible Adventurous Journey towards achieving the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Framework’s Gold Award.
Students have completed the following the itinerary below during their Adventurous Journey to The Northern Territory and have three days remaining of this life changing opportunity:
Day 4 23rd September - Practice hike (Day 4) Camp at Hamilton Downs; Get a morning fire going, pass through Alice Springs, drive out to Hamilton Downs, walk up Drovers Hill to complete practice hike at Sunset, BBQ Dinner, camping in old homestead converted into dormitories.
Day 5 24th September - Qualifying hike (Day 1) Larapinta Trail, explore 100 + year old cattle station homestead - Hamilton Downs; Explore Hamilton Downs and search for Aboriginal Etchings, off track Navigation, learn how to cook the perfect damper, learn how to prep a kangaroo tail and cook on an open fire.
Day 6 25th September - Qualifying Hike (Day 2) Hamilton Downs; Off Track Navigation,
Enjoy an evening fire, Camp around campfire, off Track Navigation.
Stay tuned for one more update as the students near the conclusion of their Adventurous Journey
Tim Lloyd, Principal