Resilience
Students focus on developing a deeper understanding of their emotions, feelings and behavioural responses. Empathy is a key focus, with students developing and identifying the links between their behaviours and others emotions and feelings.
- Emotional Recognition Students focus on developing a deeper understanding of their emotions, feelings and behavioural responses. Empathy is a key focus, with students developing and identifying the links between their behaviours and others emotions and feelings.
Learning in Blackwood’s unique setting highlights the importance for different relationships and the development of trust within a student’s broader community. - Personal Strengths Students are supported to identify their strengths but also understand areas in which they can continue to improve. This is done through the opportunity to experience a vast array of tailored activities within their program.
Students are given the opportunity to experience said activities with the focus on not only encouraging the further development of skills but also highlighting their strengths.
- Challenge Students are encouraged to extend their comfort zone through a diverse range of programs. With support, students are nurtured through physical and challenging aspects of a task and are encouraged to believe in themselves and what they can achieve. Once a student has gained personal confidence and a belief in themselves we see barriers start to break down and students achieve their educational goals.
- Exploration We strive to break down all physical barriers by adapting programs, equipment and mindsets to allow every student to take part in an inclusive program that offers them opportunities to explore. Students are given opportunities to experience a variety of adventure based activities in a bush environment, whilst also engaging in a social setting. It is through these new and unique experiences that students are challenged to be curious, use their imagination and develop lifelong skills for an independent future.
Resilience lessons options
There's so many fun and exciting lesson to explore at Blackwood
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Archery
Using a bow and arrow, do your best to hit the bullseye... or just our target.
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Bike Riding
Regardless of abilities, this is a lesson for everyone!
This lesson is not available for Day Visits -
Bush Cooking
Bush Cooking is a wonderful way for students to enjoy the bush while catering for the group.
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Bush Huts
Lost in the bush? Cannot find shelter? What will you do? Learn some basic skills to help you survive.
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Bushwalking
Explore and enjoy the natural wonders of the Wombat State Forest & surrounding Parks on foot.
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Campfire
Providing warmth & inspiring conversation, anytime is a great time to sit around a campfire.
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Climbing Tower
Discover new heights as you climb high into the sky.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits -
Environmental Games
Learn about the Wombat State Forest & nearby parks as you discover unique flora & fauna.
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Flying Fox
Experience the freedom of flight between the trees.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits -
Frisbee Golf
A fun lesson involving skill, accuracy, technique, concentration & co-ordination.
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Gold Panning
Dive deep into the history of Blackwood by trying to strike it rich..... maybe!
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High Ropes
A unique opportunity to further challenge students.
This lesson is not available for Day Visits -
Imagination Trail
A great way to develop, improve, enhance and complement student communication skills.
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Night Archery
See if you can hit the bullseye while doing glow in the dark archery.
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Night Walks
Discover the sounds, sights, shapes, shadows and mystery of the Wombat State Forest at night.
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Observatory
On a clear night in terms 2 & 3 students can explore & discover our solar system & beyond.
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Orienteering
(Day or Night) Orienteering is a great way to fine tune your survival skills while exploring the forest.
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Team Games
Further develop your teamwork, communication & leadership skills through engaging initiatives.
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Yabbying
Enjoying the scenery around our Yabby Dam makes this a relaxing lesson for all.
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.