History
Kalamunda Senior High School has a strong history of Outdoor Education opportunities being offered to students who attend the school. This history includes a place on the Blackwood Marathon Hall of Fame for nearly 20 years of involvement by students, parents and staff in this major South West event. Additionally, students from Kalamunda have participated in the Junior Avon Decent, Wilderness Adventure Program (via the School Chaplaincy), Triple Challenge (via RAPP Funding) and a range of other outdoor pursuits.
Opportunity
With the introduction of the Outdoor Adventure Program this rich history will continue to develop. Students will be provided with the skills and knowledge to participate in a wide range of outdoor activities including EXPEDITIONS and COMPETITIONS throughout the time that they are involved with the program.
Proximity
Kalamunda Senior High School is ideally located to take advantage of many recognised outdoor pursuits. KSHS is less than 500 metres from the Northern Terminus of the world renowned Bibbulmun Track which runs 957km from Kalamunda to Albany. Within several kilometres of the school is found Stage 1 of the Munda Biddi Trail which is used for mountain biking between Mundaring and Collie (with planned expansion to Albany over the next few years). Other significant outdoor adventure venues in close proximity to Kalamunda SHS include: The Hills Forest, the Zig Zag, Jorgensen Park, State Forest Areas including Bickley Reservoir and many other Heritage Trails.
Community
The school is a community and is found within a much larger community. To be successful, the program will rely on the involvement of members of the school community including parents and teachers) and the wider community (as mentors, patrons, sponsors and /or supporters).
Activity
The following are a list of outdoor pursuits that may be offered to students as part of the program: Canoeing/Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Bush Walking, Bush Navigation, Aboriginal Culture, Roping, Tenting, Fitness Training, Food Preparation, First Aid Training, Swimming Certificates, Community Service, Fundraising, Expeditions plus much more. History Kalamunda Senior High School has a strong history of Outdoor Education opportunities being offered to students who attend the school. This history includes a place on the Blackwood Marathon Hall of Fame for nearly 20 years of involvement by students, parents and staff in this major South West event. Additionally, students from Kalamunda have participated in the Junior Avon Decent, Wilderness Adventure Program (via the School Chaplaincy), Triple Challenge (via RAPP Funding) and a range of other outdoor pursuits.