🚶 Tramping - Outdoor Education 🚶

Taylor's Mistake:

This name was used from at least 1853 and onwards when he made the mistake is uncertain. This name is usually used to refer to a ship which Taylor was on and he mistook the bay for Lyttelton harbour. Captain of an Amercian Ship.  Taylors mistake is a harbour/bay found nearby Sumner in Christchurch.

Godley:
Named after John Robert Godley ( Irish ), is a statue placed in the cathedral square in Christchurch. The statue honours the founder of Canterbury ( John Robert Godley ). It was the first ever statue in New Zealand to represent a person. The statue is a bronze colour.






Godley Head ( Awaroa ):

Godley is a widened area and located at the entrance of Lyttleton harbour. The area is named after John Robert Godley. Godley head is a statue at the front of the entrance. Built at the building WW2, coastal defence barriers 

( batteries ) sit on top of a 120-metre cliff.  They fought against many countries.

Kiwi Guardian:

This programme involves kids learning about nature, earning cool rewards & going on family adventures. There are steps to this programme:

-Follow adventure maps

-Take actions in your backyard

- Attend special events

- Earn kiwi guardian medals.

If you have completed the map you receive a medal and a certificate.

The Map

Track Information: Click Here🚶

Weather:

The weather on Thursday 6th December will be cloudy & windy with a southwesterly wind. It will be a low of 11 degrees and a high of 13 degrees.

Gear: A Raincoat, Gloves, Socks, Jacket, Beanie, Hat, Drink Bottle, Lunch, Back Pack, Personal Medication, Cellphone, Sturdy Footwear, First Aid, Sunscreen & Polypropylene clothing

🚶 Day Tramp - Outdoor Education 🚶

Harry Ell

Harry Ell is a Christchurch born parliamentarian who also was a city councillor for Christchurch. His full name is Henry George Ell. He is well known for doing conservation workaround the Port Hills in Christchurch. Harry Ell is famous for the walkways in Christchurch and many landmarks such as: The sign of the bellbird, The sign of the kiwi and the Sign of the packhorse. He had the vision to extend the walkway from Christchurch to Akaroa and to have resthouses along the way for people to stay in.

Leave No Trace

Leave no trace is about caring for the environment and not leaving any rubbish behind which may hurt wildlife. It also talks about not taking anything that's not yours. Leaving only footprints and taking only photos. These are the 7 principles:

• Plan ahead and prepare. Plan ahead by considering your goals and those of your group. ...
• Travel and camp on the durable ground. ...
• Dispose of waste properly. ...
• Leave what you find. ...
• Minimise the effects of fire. ...
• Respect wildlife and farm animals. ...
• Be considerate of others.

Weather Report

On Thursday we are going tramping so this is the weather what we have to dress according to...

Clothing:

What clothing do we need to wear on the day:

- Sturdy Footwear

- Long Sleeve ( Polypro top )

- Socks ( High Socks )

- Raincoat

- Pants

- Gloves 

- Hat / Beanie

Onion? This means wearing multiple layers to keep your self-warm.

Best Materials? Polypropylene ( Things that keep you warm when you're wet )

Synthetic / Wool.

Personal Needs:

Lunch, Water, Backpack & Personal Medication.

Group Needs:

Cellphones, First aid & Shelter.

 Link To Information On Tracks

🌳 Orienteering - Outdoor Education 🗺️

Orienteering 

This Thursday the Outdoor Education group will go orienteering. Orienteering is using a map or compass to try to find your way around. You use your navigational skills to find points around your area. Our group will go to Victoria Park. If it's raining our group will have to wear layers of clothing so we won't get wet. And if the weather is sunny leggings and a T-shirt will work. The table above is what we will need for the trip.

Outdoor Education - Day 1 - Monday 🧗‍♂️

On Monday we started our Passion Projects, I am in Outdoor Ed. We began looking at safety and equipment required for abseiling and rockclimbing. This is my chart:

On Thursday, we are going rock climbing. 

Link To Equipment Video