by Clare Rayner

Level 3 Compass Award – Assessed Adventurous Journey Day

Our 12 Award students in Level 3 spent the day working around Warrandyte State Park. What a day!!! We kept saying we were so lucky today; the rain came down just as we were pulling into the school yard.

I was so impressed with all of the group, we had an excellent day. It was packed full of challenges; navigation, group work, tent skills and the use of the trangia stoves for lunch. The students took everything in their stride, listened carefully and supported each other around the trails. We saw some wildlife, some native flora and introduced species. The total distance they walked today was 5.5km before lunch and 3km after lunch, which is a good effort on some slippery single tracks going up and down some steep terrain.

I hope the students will continue to extend their interest in the outdoors and look forward to working with them to finish off the Award Program next term.

Well done to all students!!!