Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education at St Rita's College enriches the school experience by building resilience, initiative, teamwork, and leadership through meaningful outdoor challenges.

These programs also foster deep personal growth, stronger relationships, and enhanced cognitive skills that support students both in and beyond the classroom.

St Rita’s College’s commitment to Outdoor Education is carefully calibrated to give students the opportunity to participate in team activities that develop and enhance resilience and collaboration, alongside their organisational and leadership abilities. Working in partnership with one of the most respected Queensland-based providers of Outdoor Education, Queensland Conference and Camping Centres (QCCC), a sequential approach has been constructed for students.

Getting out of the classroom and into nature provides our students with the opportunity to safely step outside of their comfort zone. These appropriately challenging experiences help students develop resilience, gain confidence, improve teamwork and enhance relationships with their peers and teachers.

Rebecca Balfe

Outdoor Education Coordinator

Year 5 - QCCC Tamborine

Students attend camp at QCCC Tamborine. The focus of the camp is developing confidence, independence and resilience. Students participate in introductory Outdoor Education activities such as Glider Possum and Archery.

Year 6 - Canberra Excursion

Students are offered the award-winning Canberra Excursion, which is aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 6. Students get to visit national attractions such as Parliament House, the Australian National Museum, The Australian War Memorial, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport. They also visit a local ski field for the morning to experience snow.

Year 7 - QCCC Mapleton

Students attend camp at QCCC Mapleton, early in Term 1. The aim of the camp is for some of the newest members of our College community to get to know other students and teachers. Students participate in a range of exciting activities such as Giant Swing and Canoeing and spend one night camping out in a tent.

Year 8 - QCCC Tamborine

Students attend camp at QCCC Tamborine for a two-night campout experience. Students participate in a range of exciting activities such as Giant ladder and Leap of Faith.

Year 9 - QCCC Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground

Students attend camp at the QCCC property at Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground for a Survival Skills camp. Focusing on team building and resilience, students will learn shelter building, campfire skills and cooking, navigation, basic first aid and survival skills.