Outdoor Education
Year Level Description
Year 4 students participate in a three-day Outdoor Education program based at Carey’s permanent Outdoor Education centre, Camp Toonallook. Toonallook is situated on the shores of the Gippsland Lakes, on the Banksia Peninsula and is approximately 300 kilometres from Melbourne. Students are introduced to Toonallook as a place and begin to develop a connection to Country that is built upon in sequential years.
Students travel by chartered boat to Steamer Landing on 90 Mile Beach, where they spend the day exploring the coastline and learning about marine life. While walking along the beach, students are encouraged to observe, question and engage with the diverse features of the ocean environment, supporting inquiry-based learning.
Accommodation is provided in safari tents housing up to five students, offering a comfortable introduction to camping. While on‑site at Toonallook, students participate in a range of outdoor learning activities and have ample time to begin building a meaningful connection to this much‑loved outdoor campus.
