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Out of the classroom and into the bush

This week Year 8 students spent several days at Tallong, taking part in a program of outdoor activities, environmental education and cultural learning in the Southern Tablelands.

 

A group of people sit in a circle around a campfire at night, smiling and posing for the camera. Enjoying experiential learning, they flash peace signs and wear warm clothing as the firelight illuminates their faces against the dark background.

 

During the day, students completed a giant ladder climb that tested communication and teamwork, as well as a cave hike that wound back through bushland along the river. Mountain biking and navigation sessions kept the program moving, while Enviro Games drew on the natural surroundings to explore ecology through hands-on challenges.

A session run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service introduced students to the cultural practices of the local First Nations peoples. Rangers covered the traditional uses of plants and animals in the region and students had the chance to try indigenous weaving techniques. Tools, artefacts and aspects of local culture were also presented during the session.

Evenings included a campfire in the bush with some games and a stargazing session that took advantage of the clear skies away from the city.

Thanks to all staff who led the camp and to the NPWS rangers and activity providers who contributed to the program.

 

A group of students stands on a forest path, engaged in outdoor education as they listen to a guide. Dressed casually, they are surrounded by trees and natural vegetation under a partly cloudy sky, embracing experiential learning in nature.
A group of people walks along a rocky path through a forest with tall trees, dappled sunlight filtering through the branches, and blue sky above, immersed in outdoor education and nature learning.
Two people in harnesses stand high on a wooden ropes course platform among tall trees, silhouetted against a partly cloudy blue sky—an inspiring scene of experiential learning in a forest adventure park.
A group of people wearing yellow helmets and outdoor clothing stand with their bicycles on a grassy area, ready to ride. This outdoor education experience unfolds amid trees and power lines beneath a clear blue sky.
A group of people sit round a campfire at night, smiling and making peace signs, surrounded by trees. The firelight illuminates their faces as they enjoy outdoor education and create a warm, cosy atmosphere in the heart of nature.
A group of teenagers wearing green helmets balances on a log in a forest, practising experiential learning. One girl in the foreground extends her arms for balance as others watch and follow, surrounded by trees and sunlight.
Two children wearing green helmets balance on a low tightrope in a forest, engaging in outdoor education. One child jumps whilst the other balances with arms outstretched as sunlight filters through the tall trees in the background.
A woman and a boy balance together on a slackline in a wooded outdoor area near a shrub, both with arms raised for balance. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating shadows on the ground.
A group of children kneel in a circle on grass in a forest, engaging in experiential learning as they touch each other’s hands and smile, with trees and greenery surrounding them.
Two children in hoodies, one wearing a headtorch, cook food on a portable cooker at night outside a cabin. A bowl of potatoes sits nearby. This bush adventure captures the spirit of experiential learning under the stars.
A group of children and teenagers sit in a circle on the floor indoors. One boy in the foreground focuses intently on a long wooden object in his hands, engaging in experiential learning while others watch or sit quietly.
A man stands indoors holding a wooden spear and speaking to a seated person. Dressed in a beige shirt and black shorts, he appears to discuss bush activities. The room features wooden walls, a clock, a whiteboard, and a piano in the background.

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