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!)
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
West Coast Adventuring
As a culmination to their year’s course, last week Year 13 Outdoor Ed went on an adventure road trip to the West Coast, dressed as you would expect of Outdoor Ed students in dinner suits.
First stop, Ultimate Descents Rafting Company in Murchison. A serious dose of white water was the request and our guides Rusty and Regan certainly delivered on a high flowing Buller River. Highlights included running the Granity rapids and dropping through Ariki Falls.
The Crew above Granity rapid on the Upper Buller
Rusty and Regan briefing Ariki Falls
Running Ariki Falls (nice face Mark)
From Murchison it was on to the West Coast, passing through the Paparoa Ranges to reach the old gold mining town of Charlston, just south of Westport. In true West Coast tradition it began to rain, hard, soon after we arrived and didn’t stop until morning. Some woke to flooded tents and soaked bags.
For the next two days we caved in Te Tahi cave and rock climbed on the sea cliffs overlooking the wild Tasman Sea. A highlight for most included the climb Racing in the Streets, a full 50m climb that starts as close to the crashing ocean swell as you would want to be before ascending a classic corner climb that tops out with 360 degree views.
Mark Parfitt enjoying the Tasman Ocean licking at his heals
"On Belay"
Jay Nelson checking out the views toward the Paparoa Range
Tess Golding on Racing in the Streets
A beachside bbq dinner and bonfire topped it all off. A great trip to end the year.
First stop, Ultimate Descents Rafting Company in Murchison. A serious dose of white water was the request and our guides Rusty and Regan certainly delivered on a high flowing Buller River. Highlights included running the Granity rapids and dropping through Ariki Falls.
The Crew above Granity rapid on the Upper Buller
Rusty and Regan briefing Ariki Falls
Running Ariki Falls (nice face Mark)
From Murchison it was on to the West Coast, passing through the Paparoa Ranges to reach the old gold mining town of Charlston, just south of Westport. In true West Coast tradition it began to rain, hard, soon after we arrived and didn’t stop until morning. Some woke to flooded tents and soaked bags.
For the next two days we caved in Te Tahi cave and rock climbed on the sea cliffs overlooking the wild Tasman Sea. A highlight for most included the climb Racing in the Streets, a full 50m climb that starts as close to the crashing ocean swell as you would want to be before ascending a classic corner climb that tops out with 360 degree views.
Mark Parfitt enjoying the Tasman Ocean licking at his heals
"On Belay"
Jay Nelson checking out the views toward the Paparoa Range
Tess Golding on Racing in the Streets
A beachside bbq dinner and bonfire topped it all off. A great trip to end the year.
All Action in the Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park put on 4 seasons in 4 days for year 12OED during their sea kayak trip recently. Students experienced sun, rain, large seas and strong winds that added up to a big adventure. The last day paddle from Onetahuti back to Marahau into a strong South East wind proved to be a big day out for many.
The crew keeping the fuel supply up
The crew keeping the fuel supply up
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Year 12 Sea Kayak Trip
Year 12 students will be spending four days sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park next week. Students will get to experience the world class golden sand beaches and estuaries of the park and with luck get up close with seals and dolphins. Details below.
Depart- 0830 Tuesday 22nd Sept
Return - 1500 Friday 25th Sept
Weather permitting the trip will take us from Marahau to Totaranui and return with camps at Mosquito Bay, Totaranui and Anchorage
Local company Marahau Sea Kayaks supply us with boats and equipment and we would like to acknowledge their ongoing support of Outdoor Education at Motueka High School. If you require top quality boats and guides give Jack and his team a call. Check out their site here.
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