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Oxford Area School is only 40 minutes from the largest city in the South Island (Christchurch) and is surrounded by a magnificent and scenic outdoor environment of hills, mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Students have an opportunity to study and develop in a school with a special character and to enjoy being in a supportive and caring community.
We are a composite (Area) school, having students from five to nineteen years of age and with a current roll of approximately 475 including 15 to 20 international students. This gives us a strong family atmosphere with quality pastoral care and individual attention a top priority. Classes in the secondary area of the school are small. Dedicated and high quality teachers provide for the needs of individuals in a safe learning environment and we are proud of the academic achievements of our students in national qualifications.
Oxford Area School has built an excellent reputation for providing high quality care for our international student.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND LEADERSHIP
(Year 12- Level 2 Course) |
| FEBRUARY |
Sea Kayaking Practicals
White Water Kayaking Practicals |
Mid February (Nine Day Programme)
Great Walk Tramp e.g. Heaphy, Milford, Nelson Lakes - followed by:
Abel Tasman National Park - Sea Kayaking |
| MARCH |
White Water Kayaking |
| APRIL |
Multi Activity Programme (Four Day Programme) Including:
Mountainbiking, Camping, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Tramping |
| Knots, Harnesses, Rope Skills |
| MAY |
Climbing - Indoor Walls
Climbing at Rapaki Rock and/or Castle Hill |
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JUNE / JULY
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High Ropes Course
Adventure Based Learning Programmes
Initiatives Facilitation |
| AUGUST |
Ski/Snowboarding - Porter Heights
Mountain Biking |
| SEPTEMBER |
Mountain Biking |
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OCTOBER
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SCUBA
Community Service
Rope Skills, Abseil Techniques, Abseiling Practical |
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NOVEMBER
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Hikoi- (Journey)
Held at the conclusion of external exams usually late November/early December.
Examples from previous years:
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5-day rafting/kayaking trip on New Zealand’s longest river, the Clarence
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7-day crossing of the South Island by means of cycling, tramping, rafting, mountainbiking, horse riding, kayaking and Canadian canoeing.
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OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT
(Year 13- Level 3 Course) |
| FEBRUARY |
White Water Kayaking |
| MARCH |
Leadership Skills Junior Camp
Tramping Skills |
White Water Kayaking Practical
Four Day Programme
Based at Hanmer Springs |
| APRIL |
Tramping Skills - Planning |
Training Tramp in Arthur's Pass National Park
Three Day Programme |
| MAY |
River Crossing Practicals - Ashley and Waimakariri Rivers |
Tramp to Arthur's Pass National Park - Goat Pass
Three Day Programme
Client Based Programme |
| JUNE |
Introduction Snow Skills
Snowcraft Equipment
Ropes and Knots for Mountaineering |
| JULY |
Clothing and Equipment - Presentations
Practical Snow Skills Trip. - Porters Pass Area.
Rope/Attachment Skills. |
| AUGUST |
Ski/Snowboarding - Porter Heights
Mountaineering Programme Five Day Programme
Based at Broken River Ski Area
and Arthur's Pass National Park |
| SEPTEMBER |
Mountain Biking |
| OCTOBER |
Community Service
River Crossing
SCUBA
Sea Kayaking |
| NOVEMBER |
Hikoi (Journey)
Held at the conclusion of external exams usually late November/early December.
Examples from previous years:
- 5-day rafting/kayaking trip on New Zealand's longest river, the Clarence
- 7-day crossing of the South Island by means of cycling, tramping, rafting, mountainbiking, horse riding, kayaking and Canadian canoeing.
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