Last weekend, 21 students took part in Bronze Duke of Edinburgh International Award in a joint Qualifying and Practice Camp (18-19 October) visiting several of the Gold Coast’s top walking destinations and National Park attractions. Three well known areas scattered across the Gold Coast region were visited as part of the students Exploration orientated projects.

They started their Urban Adventurous Journey by hiking the hilly and challenging tracks up and around the Burleigh Head National Park. They climbed the scenic heights and from the lookouts at Tumgun and Jebbribillum were able to see far out to sea despite the overcast conditions.

Next, on their busy agenda, was a walk within the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve. A narrow footpath, known as Federation Walk, runs parallel to the beach and ends at the small lighthouse at the Spit. Students firstly walked the route through the natural bush environment and returned via the coastal path along the beach where they stopped for a well-deserved rest break.

The third destination was the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area near to the college. The students walked along various tracks such as Wallaby Way, Koala Track and the picturesque Metaleuca Broadwalk. Many kangaroos were spotted as students explored the dense bushland setting, together with fleeting glimpses of Koala’s high in the treetops.

The students were accompanied by Mr Andrew Sole - Head of Outdoor Education, Mr James King - Acting Head of Technology, Miss Sophie Wager - Year 5 Teacher and Miss Annie Lawrie - Year 5 Learning Assistant.

Andrew Sole | Head of Outdoor Education