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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Article by Luke Dries
On Monday 15th of October, Year 11 VCAL students from St Ignatius College went on a three-day camp to Blackwood Specialist School Outdoor Education camp, which is situated in the Wombat State Forest. Some of the activities we undertook were:
The purpose of our camp was to work alongside kids with special needs as the camp is one of the only facilities in Victoria which supports kids with a physical and/or learning disability. For example, I supported a student who was enthusiastic and excited to be at camp, and also has autism. Myself and Jack Lenan (another year 11 VCAL student) helped him with the low ropes course, went for a bush walk with him and talked with him about his family and life. The teacher from his school said it was great to see a smile on his face and how happy he was. They told us he really enjoyed his time at camp, but more specifically working alongside us.
Camp was a very enjoyable experience and we worked well as a group and learned how to interact and assist kids with special needs. We also developed our communication skills, planning and organising, teamwork and leadership.
Luke Dries on behalf of Year 11 VCAL Students
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Our News // 08 November 2018
Article by Luke Dries
On Monday 15th of October, Year 11 VCAL students from St Ignatius College went on a three-day camp to Blackwood Specialist School Outdoor Education camp, which is situated in the Wombat State Forest. Some of the activities we undertook were:
The purpose of our camp was to work alongside kids with special needs as the camp is one of the only facilities in Victoria which supports kids with a physical and/or learning disability. For example, I supported a student who was enthusiastic and excited to be at camp, and also has autism. Myself and Jack Lenan (another year 11 VCAL student) helped him with the low ropes course, went for a bush walk with him and talked with him about his family and life. The teacher from his school said it was great to see a smile on his face and how happy he was. They told us he really enjoyed his time at camp, but more specifically working alongside us.
Camp was a very enjoyable experience and we worked well as a group and learned how to interact and assist kids with special needs. We also developed our communication skills, planning and organising, teamwork and leadership.
Luke Dries on behalf of Year 11 VCAL Students
