Class 6 Outdoor Education to the Warrumbungles

Outdoor Education is an important part of the Steiner journey, offering students the chance to step away from their usual routines and experience learning in a new environment. Time spent outdoors often strengthens friendships, builds independence, and encourages personal growth in ways that are clearly visible when students return. Here are some highlights from the recent Class 6 trip to the Warrumbungles, 550km north-west of Sydney.

On Day 1, students embarked nice and early, visited the Mineral Museum and arrived at Camp Walaay, a campsite on the banks of the tranquil Wambelong Creek with spectacular views. On Day 2, the students set off on the Grand High Tops bushwalk and enjoyed a scenic lunch at the top of the famous breadknife, which brought their Geology Main Lesson to life. In the evening back at camp, the students were treated to stargazing, where an expert brought a telescope to the campsite and gave a lesson on star constellations.

On Day 3, there was more bushwalking and abseiling with Scottie and Eric, before the cohort took part in a special MasterChef challenge. In groups of three or four, they were each given a Trangia stove and a range of ingredients to cook with. It was a great success and good fun had by all. Thank you to Class 6 Teacher Lucy Armstrong for your support and sharing these photos and the Outdoor Education team for your gentle guiding of our Class 6 students.