There is a strong focus that
as a major stakeholder in the learning process; the students
personal goals are the starting point for learning, with
personal development being a key objective of the Centre.
Accordingly, the principles of access for all, gender equality
and drug education have been strategically incorporated into
programs.
Rubicon is committed to the philosophy of experiential learning and world's best practices in programming.
Curriculum
Rubicon is primarily focussed on outdoor education programs
for government school students, Year 7 to 12. Courses for
government and corporate groups, recreational workers and
tertiary students
may be negotiated.
The outdoor environment is used as a medium for personal development, leadership and team-building through residential, single-day and off-campus programs.
Activities offered include: bush walking, canoeing, high
ropes course, horse riding, mountain bike riding, rock climbing,
rogaining, environmental studies, first aid and initiative
activities. White water rafting, cross country skiing and
snow camping are offered in the late autumn, winter and early
spring seasons. The Centre has 9 teaching staff including
a School Principal and Assistant Principal; a Business Manager
and contract caterers, cleaners and maintenance personnel.
Facilities
Rubicon has varied accommodation facilities including two
dormitories housing up to 20 students plus two staff each,
and two smaller dormitories of 10 and 12 students plus staff.
Royston House is
a further accommodation facility
high in the Rubicon Ranges; we operate some specialist programs
out of this facility - Royston
Programs.
Specialist teaching equipment e.g. mountain bikes,
rafts, tents, canoes
and skis
are supplied.
Internal
transport is provided by buses and 4WD vehicles.
Future Development
In future years, the Centre will develop service delivery to Australian and international clients as demand arises.
Our focus will remain in serving the needs of Victorian Government School children.
Dean Mc Lean, Principal |
