Waka Paddling

Another great day out with the 2010 International student crew, this time at Kaiteriteri Beach for some Waka paddling. Here's a quick taste of the action.

Kiteboarding at Rabbit Island

Warren, Wiebka and the crew from Kitescool Nelson took our International Students for their first taste of the awesome sport of Kiteboarding. We had a perfect day at Rabbit Island with just the right amount of wind for the crew to progress from the basics of controlling a trainer kite to body dragging in the water. Word is they were all ace!


Alina mastering the trainer kite



Ester and Anna. "It's just like riding a bike."


Warren coaching Assi to do a body drag.

Spring 2010

Term 3 Trips

Year 13OED Alpine training day
Location: Mt Arthur region
Depart: MHS 0830
Return: MHS 1700

Year 13OED Alpine Expedition
Location: LAke Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park
Depart: 11 Aug 0700
Return: 13Aug 1700

Year 12OED Caving Trips (one day per class)
Location: Golden Bay
Depart: 18/19 Aug 0830
Return: 1700

9ADV Journey
Location: Abel Tasman National Park
Depart: 8 Sept 0830
Return 10 Sept 1500

12OED Sea Kayak Expedition
Location: Abel Tasman National Park
Depart: 21 Sept 0830
Return: 24 Sept 1500

Kahurangi Tramping

Year 12 students recently completed a three day tramp in Kahurangi National Park. The aim was to practice off track navigation skills so each of the three groups spent several hours with map and compass in hand, moving through the bush. Although we had our ears open, the was no calls from the recently released Friends of Flora kiwi.


Native Pufferfish



No Marlen, you can't see your house from there.



5 Star facilities



More Pufferfish



Night Nav

2010 Tuna Hoe

Late last term, members of Year 13 Outdoor Ed (and special guest steerer Keone all the way from Hawaii) entered a wama ama team in the 2010 Tuna Hoe Regatta, held on Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park. Being their first race, they entered the Novice category and placed a credible second, coming in behind a full adult crew.


A cold autumn day at Lake Rotoiti


200m into the 10km race


Tired but happy

Term 2 Trips

Yr13OEM Tramp
Location: Kahurangi National Park
Depart: 10 May, 1530
Return 11 May 1520

Yr12OED Tramp
Location: Kahurangi National Park
Depart: 18 May, 0900
Return 20 May 1520

Yr12OED Day Tramp
Location: Abel Tasman National Park
Depart: 2 June and 3 June, 0900
Return 3 and 4 June 1700

Yr13OEM Tramp
Location: Mystery
Depart: 8 June, 0900
Return 9 June 1700

Yr13 Survival Tramp
Location: Kahurangi National Park
Depart: 16 June, 0900
Return 18 June 1700

Yr 9 ADV Journey
Location: Abel Tasman National Park
Depart: 23 June, 0900
Return 25 June 1500

Boats Eye View of the Buller River

Whitewater Action In Murchison

As term one drew to a close and the days began to get shorter, 13OED headed to Murchison for some whitewater kayaking action. Although the river was at its lowest flow in several years, the team found plenty of classic rapids to run, waves to surf and even a waterfall to hang out under.



Competing for wave space - experience wins out!



Ritchie on the Matakitaki River.





Phillip and Salem carving it up on the front wave at O'Sullivans.


Pulling out the old skool moves - shudder rudder.

Term One Trips

13OED Overnight Tramp
Depart MHS 3.20pm 11 March
Return MHS 3.20pm 12 March

13OEM Murchison River Trip
Depart MHS 7.00am 15 March
Return MHS 5.00pm 16 March

12OED Motueka River Day Trip
17/18 March (Each class goes on the day of their normal prac)
Depart MHS 8.30am
Return MHS 3.20pm

13OED Murchison River Trip
Depart MHS 7.00am 30 March
Return MHS 5.00pm 1 April (no joke!)

2010

Welcome students and families to Outdoor Education at Motueka High School for 2010. We have a busy schedule of activities planned for the upcoming year including, whitewater and sea kayaking, tramping, mountaineering, rock climbing and caving.

At the end of 2009 we farewelled Lisa Harbott from the department after two years of exceptional Outdoor Ed teaching. It is Lisa's long term goal to work in the area of Paramedics and she has take the opportunity to extend herself in this field. We thank her for her contribution to the department and wish her all success in her future endeavors.

It is with pleasure that we welcome Bernard Oliver to the Department. Bernard is a graduate of the CPIT Outdoor Recreation Degree programme in Christchurch and has recently been traveling the world in search of classic whitewater in places such as the USA and Uganda. Bernard brings a wide range of skills and enthusiasm to the department.


Bernard taking a break from kayaking on the Nile


Year 13 students enjoying a start of the year Waka-ama paddle close to local landmark, Split Apple Rock.