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Years 8-13 EOTC Week Information

This year Scots College is expanding on the ‘EOTC Week’ that was introduced in 2011.  This week will take place in week 10 of this term (Saturday 31 March – Thursday 5 April).

The rationale for the week is to facilitate the development of the ‘all round man’ through experiential learning outside of the classroom. This reflects the MYP & IB Learner Profiles and the New Zealandcurriculum. By including all students and teachers in this week we minimise classroom disruptions.

The programme is divided into year levels. 

Year level Date Based Teacher in charge Activities
8 2-5 April Waitomo Mr Nicholson Cave exploring
Day tramps
Team building
9 2-5 April School Mr Hall Water based
Mountain biking
High ropes
Peer support activities with Year 13
10 2-5 April School & theWairarapa Coast
Or
School & Marlborough Sounds
Mr Maxwell    Mountain biking   
Mr Hamilton  Sea kayaking & tramping
11 2-5 April Makahika Mr Smith Outdoor challengesbased at 3 different experiences
12 31 March - 5 April OPC Tongariro Mr Yarrall Outdoor challenges based around ‘team’
13 2-5 April School Mrs Hall & Mr Campbell Leadership in Action
Leadership conference
Peer support training & activities with Year 9

More specific information will be sent out by the teachers in charge in early March.

Please note that this a compulsory part of your son’s learning programme.

If you have any concerns at this stage please do not hesitate to contact:

 

Geoff Hall
Assistant Principal Co-curricular
email hallg@scotscollege.school.nz 

or

Alistair Hamilton
Outdoor education Co-ordinator
email hamiltona@scotscollege.school.nz 

 

 23 February 2012