On 11-13 March our Year 11 Sport and Recreation students took their learning on the road and to the mountains, with a three-day camp to Victoria’s high country.
Students organised the camp, including planning all aspects of it, and led the camp in terms of navigation and ensuring the class was kept safe. The students had to conduct an educational component and a practical session.
The hike was the iconic Falls Creek to Hotham crossing — all 35km of it — with half of the class going from Falls Creek to Hotham and the other half hiking in the opposite direction.
Mikaela O’Brien (Year 11 Orange) reflects on the camp:
“The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing provided some amazing views and memorable experiences for the Year 11 Sport and Recreation class who tackled the three-day hike last week. The terrain varied throughout, and some parts of the trail challenged the toughest of students along the journey, while Hotham Heights swept us all off our feet. The huts along the way provided educational insights into the history of the area, while the scenery provided us with some spectacular views, including some of the best sunrises and sunsets we will ever see.”
(Please note: the photos included in this article were taken prior to the Federal Government’s announcement on Sunday 15 March 2020 regarding social distancing.)
