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 ADVANCE is a community service based program, which has been modified from the Victorian Youth Development Program (VYDP).
  • ADVANCE runs for one year and is a compulsory unit
  • The course aims to take students out of the classroom and offer them a range of opportunities that promote youth leadership and community service via real life challenges
  • The school establishes a link with a service provider (Parks Victoria)
  • Students each receive a free pair of boots and a waterproof spray jacket which must be worn along with their PE uniform to all classes

 

Students will complete the following core components:

  • Level 1 First Aid
  • Bush cooking
  • Aquatic awareness
  • Water-polo/underwater hockey
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Archery
  • Environmental awareness and research
  • Revegetation/tree planting/weed control
  • Park reserve management
  • Orienteering/navigation skills
  • Water quality testing
  • Hiking/Bush walking

 
   

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