Welcome to 2011

Tena kotou, welcome everyone, to the start of another new year. As always we have lots of great adventures lined up for our Outdoor Education classes.
I would like to take the opportunity to welcome Greg O'Donnell to the department. Greg replaces Bernard Oliver who has moved to Te Awamutu College in the central North Island to be closer to his fiance. Greg comes to us with a wide variety of outdoor education teaching experiences, both here in NZ and offshore. His specialist areas include whitewater kayaking and rock climbing We look forward to working with him here at Motueka High School.

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