SACE program

Programs are developed in collaboration with visiting staff to address the specific objectives of subjects within the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). This is directly relevant to those subjects that require a compulsory field studies component, for example
Biology
Geography
Natural Resources Management
Environmental Studies
Integrated Science

Modules of field work currently being developed include
Waterwatch/Catchment Studies, Vegetation Studies, Bird Studies and Local History

Arbury Park staff can provide formative assessment but it is the responsibility of visiting staff to conduct a summative assessment of their subject field study component.

Year 12 Outdoor Education

Programs are designed to introduce students to core elements and themes underpinning the compulsory study sections of Living and Learning Outdoors and Environment and Conservation. Activities focus on navigation, leadership and group management skills and developing understandings about interrelationships within natural habitats.

Leadership for Middle School

Focussing on Year 7 - 9 students, these programs are designed to use the outdoor/residential setting to focus on cooperative problem solving and team work skills needed for student leadership in their own community. Early in term 1 is the optimum time for these programs.

Aboriginal Studies

Students learn about traditional Aboriginal culture in a bush setting. Activities include wiltja building, seasonal food trails, traditional tool and artefacts and painting using tools from the environment. Schools are encouraged to employ an Aboriginal hourly paid instructor to provide an Aboriginal perspective.