School Philosophy Woodcroft College is future-oriented, equipping students with knowledge, attitudes and skills y need to gain worthwhile employment, be responsible global citizens, and model ir lives on Christian values and beliefs. The curriculum is diverse and broadly based. It is centred on intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students. It encourages m to: Pursue academic excellence, yet caters for individual differences in learning styles and abilities. Strive in all areas of human endeavour from subject-based disciplines to arts, outdoor education, sports and leisure-time activities. Become confident, active, resilient, self-reliant and successful lifelong learners. Grow in faith through Religious and Values Education, corporate worship, and service to ors in school, local community and international projects. The curriculum, co-curriculum and pastoral care program have a global perspective, preparing students for citizenship in a democratic, multicultural society. They are encouraged to: Be mselves, showing tolerance and respect for rights of ors. Appreciate social, religious and cultural differences. Grow in self-respect, taking responsibility for ir own actions and conduct. Become leaders, experienced in decision-making. 2 Outdoor Education Equipment Overview
Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Camp Equipment Overview for Year s 6-10... 4 Sleeping Bag...5 Sleeping Bag Liner...5 Sleeping Mat...6 Thermals...7 Socks... 7 Hiking Boots/Outdoor Shoes...7 Day Pack...8 First Aid Kit...8 In Week 8 and 9 of Term 1 Woodcroft College launched inaugural Year 8 Camp, South. Water Bottle...9 Head Torch...9 Folding Pocket Knife...9 P revious Year 8 camps have always focussed on establishing a positive school community, n had a Chaplain talk and journal-writing session in marquee, followed by fun events having fun and building resilience in our students. such as Mini-Olympics and a Quiz night. Dr Tom Nehmy also visited to run a Healthy Minds The aim of this new camp was to maintain se session.when It was purchasing little wonder that late night ideals, to but help at families same timemake lay a solid foundation choices intended appropriate equipment for tent chats from first night quickly disappeared. for Year 9 Quest camp by preparing our This handbook is College s Outdoor Education program. students for activities such as bike riding, abseiling, Camp invariably brings challenges to most kayaking, cooking on trangias and lost art Our aim is for all students to have equipment that is reliable andstudents. functional. Being in unfamiliar environments, of cleaning dishes and tidying tents. All this with engaging in new and unknown activities, missing added bonus of spending time among We require students to haveanatural equipment enables us diverse ofinwear familyaand friends,range sleeping tents and having no stunning beauty ofthat Middleton andto manage access to technology can be daunting at first for Victor Harbor coastline. possibilities as unseasonal wear can occur at any time of year. students. However, I hope each student can draw on ir own personal experience of camp andin Every Year 8 student spent time with ir Tutor, Many items can be used for duration of College s Outdoor Education program so investing know that y have shown ability to overcome as well as Outdoor Education staff, qualified quality equipment is recommended. Allowing for growth in students is also a challenge so it also hurdles as y continue to face life s challenges. instructors and or teaching staff. The days important to purchase some items closer to specific camps. were action-packed, with breakfast from 6:30am, followed by a morning meeting at 8:00am to I sincerely thank all staff involved, especially and manners as students tackled ir activities for day. The students rotated through surfing, kayaking, abseiling, sandcastle competitions, Finska and bike-riding over five days. After returning at end of each day for an early dinner, students Simpson, Susie Warner and Simon Morris) for ir countless hours in organising and running Please contact Outdoor Education staff if you have furr Outdoor questions. Education team (Ben Taylor, Ingrid focus on qualities such as inclusion, gratitude camp program. The success of South is due to ir hard work.
Camp Equipment Overview for Years 6-10 This document should not be used as gear list when packing for camp as it covers items used across multiple years Gear required Year 6 Wirraway Year 7 Murraylands Year 8 South Year 9 Quest Year 10 Tuilkilkey Sleeping gear Sleeping bag (-5 rating) Sleeping mat foam/self inflating Sleeping bag liner Clothing Thermals set Long sleeve top and bottoms 1 1 2 1 Pair of woollen/explorer socks 1 2 5 2 Or items Hiking boot / Outdoor Shoes Day pack Personal First Aid Kit (Staff carry comprehensive First Aid Kits) This kit is used to encourage and teach students to manage minor issues Head torch Optional Whistle on a neck cord Water bottle Wide mouth (Eg. Nalgene bottle) Camera (no phones are allowed on camp) Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Pocket knife Digital wrist watch Sports / Duffel bag (Hard suitcases are only permitted on Quest) College Gear provided Year 6 Wirraway Year 7 Murraylands Waterproof jacket Tents (dorm) Year 8 South Year 9 Quest Year 10 Tuilkilkey Bushwalking rucksack Cooking equipment (for self-catering) 4 Outdoor Education Equipment Overview
Sleeping Bag We often have inquiries about wher a minus 5 rating is necessary. The answer is yes. Cold wear has been experienced on all year level camps. It is easy to unzip a sleeping bag to cool down but a lack of insulation will mean a cold, uncomfortable night. The overall volume of packed sleeping bag is also a consideration.very cheap sleeping bags usually achieve insulation with bulky (and sometimes inefficient) material. We suggest you purchase a bag from a reputable outdoor equipment supplier. It should not be heavier than 2 kilograms and should not take up more than 13 to 15 litres when fully compressed. Fill material options: Syntic material Advantage - it retains some insulating properties if it gets wet. Disadvantage - generally heavier and bulkier than down. Down (fears) Inwarmer. Week 8 and 9 of Term 1 Woodcroft College launched Advantage - usually lighter and Year 8 Camp, South. Disadvantage - colder if fill material getsinaugural wet. Weight - 2kg maximum, lightweight Rating - Minus 5 degrees revious (Ensure this rating is from a reputable n camping/outdoor store.) This will be had a Chaplain talk and journal-writing Year 8 camps have always focussed appropriate for all camps. on establishing a positive school community, session in marquee, followed by fun events Length - If buying a good in Year 6 orin7,our ensure you buy length bag toandallow growth such aasfull Mini-Olympics a Quizfor night. Dr havingquality fun andbag building resilience students. through to Year 10. The aim of this new camp was to maintain se Tom Nehmy also visited to run a Healthy Minds P session. It was little wonder that late night ideals, but at same time lay a solid foundation tent chats from firststudents night quickly for Year 9 Quest camp by preparing our compression bag is a good investment to protect your sleeping bag. aredisappeared. required A waterproof for activities such as bike riding, abseiling, to use a plastic bag to students line ir compression bag if it is not waterproof. Some students find this an Camp invariably brings challenges to most kayaking, cooking on trangias and lost art awkward process. students. Being in unfamiliar environments, of cleaning dishes and tidying tents. All this with engaging in new and unknown activities, missing added bonus of spending time among A compression bag family and friends, sleeping in tents and having no stunning natural beauty of Middleton and makes packing uptoatechnology can be daunting at first for access Victor Harbor coastline. students. However, I hope each student can draw sleeping bag easier. on ir own personal experience of camp and Every Year 8 student spent time with ir Tutor, as well as Outdoor Education staff, qualified instructors and or teaching staff. The days were action-packed, with breakfast from 6:30am, Sleeping Bag Liner know that y have shown ability to overcome hurdles as y continue to face life s challenges. I sincerely thank all staff involved, especially followed by a morning meeting at 8:00am to Outdoor Education team (Ben Taylor, Ingrid focus on qualities such as inclusion, gratitude Susie Warner and Simon Morris) for and manners as students tackled ir activities Students require a liner on all camps where y need a sleeping Simpson, bag. A liner can be made by sewing a ir countless hours in organising and running for day. The students rotated through surfing, sheet in half. Using a sleeping bag liner means liner gets dirty instead of sleeping bag. The liner is kayaking, abseiling, sandcastle competitions, Finska camp program. The success of South is due to easier to wash and dry.and Less washing After life returning of sleeping bike-riding overextends five days. ir bag. hard The work.sleeping bag liner increases insulation and warmth.atit can be used as a sheet on hot nights (with sleeping bag unzipped and used end of each day for an early dinner, students as a blanket). Material options Silk - Comfortable except in hot nights, lightweight, silky feel isn t to everyone s liking. Can be expensive. Cotton - Comfortable in a range of temperatures, heavy and bulky, cheapest option. Syntic - Ensure you like feel of material, mid-range price, lighter and less bulky than cotton.
Sleeping Mat A closed cell foam mat or self-inflating mat will insulate students from cold ground. The sleeping mat also provides comfort so it is tempting to purchase a thick and more comfortable mattress. A balance needs to be found as it is impractical to take a bulky mat on a four day bushwalk due to limited space and weight available in a backpack. Students will carry ir own gear on a four-day hike on Quest (Year 9). Material options Closed cell foam - Does not absorb water (only surface will get wet), economical, durable. Will not fail. Self-Inflating - More comfortable; packs smaller; if punctured, provides little or no insulation or comfort. Closed Cell Foam Mat Self-inflating Mat Size comparison - A packed mat next to a water bottle Thermals Thermals are designed to retain heat and keep you warm in adverse wear. Even camps in Terms 1 and 4 have experienced wet and cold wear. The Year 9 (Quest) and Year 10 (Tuilkilkey) camps require higher quality garments due to ir remote nature. As this is a size specific garment, you may choose to borrow or purchase cheaper garments for earlier years and invest in quality rmals for Quest and Tuilkilkey. Material - Polypropylene or merino wool (not cotton as it loses its insulating qualities when wet). Do not use active wear as rmals (e.g. 2XU, body armour) as se will hold moisture on skin and take heat away from body. 6 Outdoor Education Equipment Overview
Socks Woollen socks are ideal for outdoor activities as y keep your feet warm when wet. Explorer is an economical and reliable brand. Quality socks can also help to prevent blisters, especially when hiking for multiple days (Quest and Tuilkilkey). Material - Wool In Week 8 and 9 of Term 1 Woodcroft College launched inaugural Year 8 Camp, South. P revious Year 8 camps have always focussed on establishing a positive school community, having fun and building resilience in our students. The aim of this new camp was to maintain se ideals, but at same time lay a solid foundation for Year 9 Quest camp by preparing our Hiking Boots/Outdoor Shoes n had a Chaplain talk and journal-writing session in marquee, followed by fun events such as Mini-Olympics and a Quiz night. Dr Tom Nehmy also visited to run a Healthy Minds session. It was little wonder that late night tent chats from first night quickly disappeared. activities such as bike riding, abseiling, (Year 9 and 10). A hiking boot/outdoorstudents shoe isforessential for Quest and Tuilkilkey challenges mostwill kayaking, cooking on trangias and lost art Students will be walking for multiple days on rough terrain. BootsCamp helpinvariably preventbrings rolled anklestoand students. Being in unfamiliar environments, of cleaning dishes and tidying tents. All this with make hike much more enjoyable. engaging in new and unknown activities, missing added bonus of spending time among Wearing boots in before camp will make m more comfortable and will help prevent blisters. family and friends, sleeping in tents and having no stunning natural beauty of Middleton and A good hiking shoe should also be water proof/resistant so it keeps your feet dry and warm. access to technology can be daunting at first for Victor Harbor coastline. students. However, I hope each student can draw Our recommendation Every is to Year buy8hiking in Year 9 because likelihood of experience a growthofspurt ir own personal camp and studentboots spent time with ir Tutor, ofon resulting in a size change. Students only need sneakers with goodknow gripthat in earlier to nature y haveyears showndue ability to overcome as well as Outdoor Education staff, qualified hurdles as y continue to face life s challenges. instructors and or teaching staff. The days of activities. were action-packed, with breakfast from 6:30am, I sincerely thank all staff involved, especially followed by a morning meeting at 8:00am to Sole - Aggressive, knobbly sole with grip. Outdoor Education team (Ben Taylor, Ingrid focus on qualities such as inclusion, gratitude Material - Lear/durable fabric ideal (waterproof options available) Simpson, Susie Warner and Simon Morris) for and manners as students tackled ir activities ir countless hours in organising and running for day. The students rotated through surfing, Do not bring skate or street shoes thatcompetitions, have limited orprogram. grip.they are of dangerous kayaking, abseiling, sandcastle Finska support camp The success South is due to on wet or rocky ground. High over ankle boots recommended forwork. students prone to rolling and bike-riding five days. are After returning ir hard at end of each day for an early dinner, students ankles.
Day Pack The day pack is required to transport all necessities for a day s activity. A bag of similar size to College backpack is appropriate and bag should have a waist belt and two adjustable shoulder straps to make pack more comfortable to carry. Size - 35-45L loading capacity. Design - The pack needs to be sturdy with a waist belt (pic 2) and two adjustable straps (pic 3). First Aid Kit Staff carry comprehensive First Aid Kits and will attend to students in event of a significant incident. The personal first aid kit is required to ensure students learn how to treat ir own minor injuries. All students participate in a first aid course before Tuilkilky(Year 10). Not all items listed below are required for each year level camp. Please see individual gear lists to determine which items need to be taken; Personal medication labelled (e.g. Asthma puffer, epipen) Sunscreen Insect repellent (no aerosol, it damages waterproofing of tents and can trigger asthma) Blister kit (Elastoplast sticky tape, a 5cm square piece of foam that can be shaped to go around a blister, gauze, 2-3 antiseptic wipes) Band-Aids we recommend bringing fabric style as y are more durable. Antiseptic cream / gel (e.g. betadine gel) Elastic roller bandage Triangular bandage Females only - bring a, just in case sanitary kit (pads, tampons, wet wipes, snap lock bags, paper bag, pain relief) 8 Outdoor Education Equipment Overview
Head Torch A head torch allows students to complete tasks with ir hands free as y do not have to hold torch. They come in a vast range of qualities and prices. We recommend an LED torch with 30 lumens or more of brightness, and which takes standard batteries (AA or AAA). Bring a spare set of batteries. Water Bottle In Week 8 and 9 of Term 1 Woodcroft College launched inaugural 8 Camp, One heavy duty plastic water bottle withyear a screw cap lid South. is required to allow students to fill water from a variety of sources. When more than 1 litre carrying capacity is required, additional water carrying pacity can be made up with single use screw top bottles. Carbonated beverage bottles are ideal as y are usually more durable than n had a Chaplain talk and journal-writing revious Year 8 camps have always focussed single use bottles. Tuilkilkey (Year 10) requires 10marquee, litre box of water, session ina followed by funused eventsto on water establishing a positive school community, refillhaving containers at camp sites. fun and building resilience in our students. such as Mini-Olympics and a Quiz night. Dr SizeThe -1 aim Litre Tom Nehmy also visited to run a Healthy Minds of this new camp was to maintain se wassources little wonder that spilling) late night ideals, but atmouth same(ideal time lay foundation Style - Wide fora solid filling up from asession. varietyit of without tent chats from first night quickly disappeared. for Year 9 Quest camp by preparing our Brand reccommendation - Nalgene is a reliable brand. P students for activities such as bike riding, abseiling, kayaking, cooking on trangias and lost art of cleaning dishes and tidying tents. All this with added bonus of spending time among stunning natural beauty of Middleton and Victor Harbor coastline. Folding Pocket Knife Every Year 8 student spent time with ir Tutor, as well as Outdoor Education staff, qualified Camp invariably brings challenges to most students. Being in unfamiliar environments, engaging in new and unknown activities, missing family and friends, sleeping in tents and having no access to technology can be daunting at first for students. However, I hope each student can draw on ir own personal experience of camp and know that y have shown ability to overcome hurdles as y continue to face life s challenges. instructors and or teaching staff. The days food preparation and shelter building. A small blade is essential. Students have arrived were action-packed, with breakfast from 6:30am, how to use pocket knife and have cut mselves opening closing knife. I sincerely thank all staff or involved, especially followed by air morning meeting at 8:00am to It is mainly used for at camp unaware of Please ensure your child knows howsuch to safely open,gratitude close and useoutdoor ir knife. Getting m to practise by Education team (Ben Taylor, Ingrid focus on qualities as inclusion, cutting food at home with ir knife on a tackled cutting board is recommended. Simpson, Susie Warner and Simon Morris) for and manners as students ir activities for day. The students rotated through surfing, Size - Blade measurement 7 to 10 centimetres (10 cm is kayaking, abseiling, sandcastle competitions, Finska maximum size). and bike-riding over five days. After returning Weight - Lightweight at(will be taken on four day end of each day for an early dinner, students bushwalk) Optional accessories - No additional accessories are specifically required, but se can be handy. Shead knives are not acceptable. ir countless hours in organising and running camp program. The success of South is due to ir hard work.