Anticipated Term 1 Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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February (December 2021)
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Year 7 Camp3-day camp for all Year 7 students at Camp Howqua |
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Early March
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Top Acts VCE PerformanceUnits 1 & 3 Music Performance students to observe the previous year’s top prac performers at the Melbourne Recital Centre |
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TBA
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VCE Year 11 and 12 Studio Arts/Visual Communication excursionNational Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum and RMIT |
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TBA
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Year 7 HumanitiesExcursion to Jamieson/Howqua Hills: Local History |
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TBA
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Year 7 HumanitiesExcursion to The Pines: Indigenous History |
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End Of Term 1
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Beechworth Music CampMusic/Instrumental students from Years 7-10, part of three day North East region camp of approx. 120 students of varying music abilities. Ensembles, choir, bands etc. |
Anticipated Term 2 Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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May
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MusomagicYear 7-10 students involved in music making, singing, dancing and confidence building activities. Shire promoted and funded with 3-4 North East shires involved, each year in a different shire. |
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TBA
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Year 7 Humanities/Science excursion to Melbourne Museum & IMAXInvestigating ancient civilisations and food chains/classification |
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June
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Year 9 Indonesian excursion to MelbourneLunch at Indonesian restaurant, shopping at Asian supermarket & afternoon at Melbourne Zoo, focusing on Indonesian animals. |
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Last Week Of Term 2 (alternating years)
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Central Australia TripEvery second year (even years). 12-day trip leaving the last week of Term 2 (includes part of the Term 2 holidays). |
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August
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Zone Trap Shooting Championships - Echuca Clay Target ClubStudents compete in the ‘down-the-line’ style of clay target shooting against other schools in the north-east region. |
Anticipated Term 3 Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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September
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State School SpectacularChoir and vocal students at Hisense Arena as part of Victorian State Schools performance extravaganza. Approximately 1000 students involved. (Note: Excluding 2018) |
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TBA
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VCE Year 12 Unit 4 Studio Arts excursionAustralian Galleries and other commercial and artist run spaces in Melbourne. |
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October
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‘Sporting’ Clay Target Championships - Benalla Field & Game ClubThis style of clay target shooting is ‘field and game’, where the targets come from a variety of locations. |
Anticipated Term 4 Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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Late November
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Project 109 Urban ChallengeStudents plan the entire overnight stay in Melbourne (one or two nights) themselves, complete risks assessments, applications and bookings. They devise an Amazing Race (researching Melbourne and its landmarks) and choosing a leisure activity and a charitable activity. |
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Start Of December
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Leadership Camp – 15 Mile Creek GretaStudent leaders for the following year are encouraged to attend the 5-day camp to build leadership skills. |
All Year Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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Various
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MITTAGUNDI OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTREThe centre offers 10 day programs for 14 to 16 year olds. Programs are designed to present challenges, build self-confidence and work as a team to achieve goals |
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Various
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ArtExcursions for all levels should the opportunity arise. These include ‘Creative Victoria’ programs for rurally isolated students. |
Outdoor Education Activities
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
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Term 1 (3 Days)
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OSO33 - Mt Buffalo Climbing Camp |
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Term 1 (1 Day)
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OSO11 – Lake Nillahcootie canoe trip |
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Term 1 (1 Day)
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A Challenge - Mt Samaria Orienteering |
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Term 1 (3 Days)
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Year 9 A Challenge – Bluff & Howqua River Walk |
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Term 1 (3 Days)
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OSO11 – Lake Eildon Canoe Trip |
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Term 2 (2 Days)
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OSO11 & 33 – Mt Buller & Stirling Mountain Bike Trip |
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Term 2 (3 Days)
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A Challenge – Mt Howitt walk |
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Term 3 (3 Days)
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OSO22 & 34 – Bogong High Plains Ski Trip |
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Term 4 (3 Days)
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OSO22 – Big and Upper Goulburn River Canoe Trip |
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Term 4 (4 Days)
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A Challenge – Mt Arapiles Climbing Camp |