Kaiapoi High School is ideally situated on the east coast of the South Island, just north of Christchurch. Kaiapoi High School makes use of a diverse range of environments from snowy mountain ranges, native bushland, rocky crags, white water rivers and the sea.
Kaiapoi High School won The Education Outdoors New
Zealand (EONZ) Award for the “Best Outdoor Education programme in New
Zealand” in 2003.
The Adventure school at Kaiapoi High School offers a number of difficult courses for senior students. Kaiapoi High School has sfrito accreditation to Level 4 and all courses are assessed using unit standards. Kaiapoi High School has three specialist Outdoor education teachers with Unit standard and NZOIA qualifications. We use the Boyle Outdoor Education Centre (Winner of the Best Outdoor Centre in New Zealand, 2004) and a number of qualified Outdoor Instructors to help deliver our programmes. We have a close association with Christchurch Institute of Technology and Polytechnic.
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Outdoor education is offered at three levels.
LEVEL ONE OUTDOOR EDUCATION
This course aims to develop cooperation, goal setting, social skills,
environmental awareness, risk management and teamwork through a range of
outdoor experiences.
The major modules are:
Adventure based learning
Bush craft
Tramping
River crossing
Mountain biking
Navigation
Orienteering
Rock climbing.
This course involves a 3-day camp (two school days and one weekend day)
and at least two day tramps during the year (a weekend day).
Students in this course work towards NCEA level 1 and the Sfrito
National Award in Outdoor Experiences.
LEVEL TWO OUTDOOR EDUCATION
The course aims to develop awareness of risk management
concepts and their application, competence in a range of activities, an
appreciation of the natural environment and provide opportunities for
adventure and challenge through a supportive group environment.
The major modules are:
Risk management
Kayaking
Weather & Navigation
Rock climbing
Snow craft
Environmental issues
This course involves 2 camps:
Kayak camp in Term 1 for 5 days.
Snow camp in Term 3 for 5 days.
Students in this course work towards NCEA level 2 and completing the
Sfrito National Award in Outdoor Experiences.
LEVEL THREE OUTDOOR EDUCATION
This course leads on from Level 2 Outdoor Education.
The course aims to further develop the application of risk management
concepts, competence in a range of activities, an appreciation of the
natural environment and our impact on it and provide opportunities for
adventure and challenge through a supportive group environment.
The major modules are:
Risk management
Sea Kayaking
Weather & Navigation
Rock climbing
Tramping
This course involves 4 trips: Sea Kayak trip in Term 1 for 5 days and
three tramps (3 days each) during the year.
Students in this course work towards NCEA level 3.
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Leadership training is offered at two levels at Kaiapoi High School.
These are both 4 period a week year-long courses that involve leading
junior students in the outdoors.
LEVEL TWO LEADERSHIP
This course aims to provide students with leadership training and
leadership opportunities. It involves learning skills in communication,
leadership, risk management, bush craft, facilitation, feedback and
practical skills in outdoor activities and initiatives.
Students complete
A six week First Aid course (6-8pm on Mondays in Term 2)
4 hours per week study within the school timetable
A “learning to lead” camp in Term 2 (5 days).
A “being a camp leader” camp in Term 3 (5 days).
This course involves 2 week long camps.
Students in this course work towards NCEA level 2 and the Sfrito
National Award in Risk Management.
LEVEL THREE LEADERSHIP
This course extends the leadership teaching provided in Level 2
Leadership and gives further practical opportunities with leadership of
Kaiapoi camps. Decision making, planning, the weather and risk
management are key areas. Connections are made with the community and a
mentor is provided.
This course involves 2 week long camps.
Students in this course work towards NCEA level 3 and completing the
Sfrito National Award in Risk Management.
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