Learning Focus Area
Through open consultation with Blackwood Staff, each program is tailored to the specific requests, needs and choices from each individual school while focusing on one of our 2 Key Learning Areas
Schools select one Key Learning Area as their primary program focus. This choice will aid the design and delivery of lessons throughout their stay while also creating assessment opportunities.
With this chosen Key Learning Area in mind, programs are then tailored specifically to the groups' curriculum levels and educational needs.
Select one of the Key Learning Areas to view the assigned lessons.
- Resilience
Includes: Emotional Recognition, Personal Strengths, Challenge and Exploration.
Details - Teamwork
Includes: Communication, Cooperation, Conflict Resolution and Respect
Details
There's so many fun and exciting lesson to explore at Blackwood
View all our lessons options below
(or Archaeological Dig) (Day or Night) Enjoy the challenge of digging and discovering what is hidden in the sand.
Regardless of abilities, this is a lesson for everyone!
This lesson is not available for Day Visits
(Day or Night) A safe and enjoyable way to introduce climbing in an indoor environment with no harness or helmet.
Bush Cooking is a wonderful way for students to enjoy the bush while catering for the group.
Explore and enjoy the natural wonders of the Wombat State Forest & surrounding Parks on foot.
Discover new heights as you climb high into the sky.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits
Learn about the Wombat State Forest & nearby parks as you discover unique flora & fauna.
A great way to enhance the survival skills of your students in a safe and supportive environment.
Experience the freedom of flight between the trees.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits
A fun lesson involving skill, accuracy, technique, concentration & co-ordination.
Dive deep into the history of Blackwood by trying to strike it rich ..... maybe!
A unique opportunity to further challenge students.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits
A great way to develop, improve, enhance and complement student communication skills.
Discover the sounds, sights, shapes, shadows and mystery of the Wombat State Forest at night.
On a clear night in terms 2 & 3 students can explore & discover our solar system & beyond.
(Day or Night) Orienteering is a great way to fine tune your survival skills while exploring the forest.
Further develop your teamwork, communication & leadership skills through engaging initiatives.
Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
1015 Greendale - Trentham Rd,
Blackwood, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Telephone: (03) 5368-6768
Email blackwood.specialschools.oec@education.vic.gov.au
Acknowledgement to Country
We acknowledge, the Wurundjeri people. Who are, and always will be, the Traditional Owners of these lands. We will djigabudani – bik (Care for Country) and we will dhumba – bik (Learn on Country).
Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is a DET Victorian school campus that embraces inclusion and respect for all special school students. Any donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to improving learning outcomes and opportunities for our students.