Education Outside the Classroom
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junior high school eotc hero

Real-life experiences outside the classroom

Every Dio student is given the opportunity to be involved in real-life experiences that build on their learning through our progressive outdoor education programme.

Students can choose from hands on experiences, activities and learning opportunities that grow their confidence and self-esteem. Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) is an annual event that takes place in Term 1. Students participate in a week-long programme of varied activities, educational opportunities and experiences outside the classroom.

The aims of our EOTC programme

Encourage personal development and awareness by building self-esteem and confidence.

Develop students’ social skills by co-operating within small groups of their peers.

Develop sound ecological attitudes based on respect, knowledge and understanding.

Develop outdoor skills in camp craft, bush walking, canoeing and rock climbing.

Enrich and integrate other academic disciplines.

Our hope is that students, armed with the necessary skills, confidence and positive memories of their EOTC experiences, find the outdoors a place where they can gain great enjoyment and fulfilment throughout their lives.
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junior high school eotc year
Year 7

In Year 7 the focus is on making new friends through concentration on energy, inclusion and relating to others through outdoor activities and working in teams.

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junior high school eotc year
Year 8

The Year 8 students take part in The William Pike Challenge, a programme of outdoor activities, skill learning and community service that spans the full year as part of the Leadership programme. The programme has a focus on building confidence, life skills and developing character.

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junior high school eotc year
Year 9

Year 9 students consider culture in a New Zealand context with a focus on The Treaty of Waitangi, cultural diversity and respect. This involves participating in a range of cultural activities and reflecting on how this relates to their own culture.

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junior high school eotc year
Year 10

Year 10 focuses on how students work and communicate with others through building resilience and recognising how their own skills can contribute and influence.

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junior school eotc hero
Outdoors Mark certified

Following an audit by Outdoors New Zealand, Diocesan School is now OutdoorsMark certified. The OutdoorsMark provides an independent process for assessing the robustness of operational safety policies, procedures and practices in line with accepted outdoors community standards.

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