Year 5 students travel to the College’s own camp on the Gippsland Lakes, Camp Ibis, for a four day program in term 4.  Students are introduced to camp life and learn minimal impact camping techniques.  They explore the local environment, on board the camps boat, and on foot.   Students investigate the local ecosystems, learning about the different flora and fauna, including tracking and trapping small mammals.

Working together in small groups and as a whole class promotes team work, leadership and independance. Whilst studying the local environment, making and strengthening friendships, and learning outdoor skills the students are always having fun, as many of the above goals are achieved through games and fun challenges. 

Dates for 2012

Year 5 program coordinator is Miss Jane Marino Jane.Marino@stleonards.vic.edu.au

5A Tuesday 26 – Friday 26 October

5B Tuesday 30 October – Friday 2 November

5S Tuesday 13 – Friday 16