Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education provides an opportunity for the students to challenge and develop positive experiences and relationships with the natural environment, their fellow class members and the staff at Cathedral College Wangaratta. Underpinned by our values and the development of the individual, each camp is designed to meet the particular needs of the individual year level/student cohort. While we outsource locations for many of our camps, they are run and organised entirely by our staff with students enjoying a diverse range of experiences designed to create maximum enjoyment and benefit for them.

Students from Prep to Year Twelve are involved in the Outdoors, with activities ranging from catching their first wave to crawling through water-filled caves, abseiling down steep slopes to rock climbing overhanging cliffs, adrenaline-pumping mountain bike trails to skiing an icy steep slope, walking over the Razorback or to surviving overnight with little food in remote locations. Thorough preparation is required before embarking on our expeditions and we ensure students have developed extensive survival skills to successfully navigate through a variety of environments. With a focus on developing leadership skills, teamwork and initiatives, College students explore ways in which they can explore the natural environment with minimal impact and support fragile ecosystems.

HORIZONS (Camps and Exursions Program)

Students will be invited to go on various excursions throughout the year. Additionally, each Year level has a Camp that usually involves a residential component.

Camps and excursions are an integral part of the school curriculum; therefore, costs are non refundable, except in cases where a student is unable to attend due to medical reasons that prevent participation in the scheduled activities.

The Horizons camps program at Cathedral College Wangaratta provides students with a carefully sequenced and developmentally appropriate series of experiences that foster personal growth, resilience, and teamwork.

Designed to challenge students both physically and mentally, the program encourages them to step outside their comfort zones, build confidence, and develop essential life skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. Each camp in the sequence is tailored to align with students' evolving capabilities and interests, offering opportunities to explore diverse environments—from coastal settings to alpine regions—while engaging in activities that promote environmental stewardship and a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Through participation in the Horizons program, students not only cultivate a sense of independence and responsibility but also forge lasting friendships and create memorable experiences that enrich their educational journey.

Information will be provided through Consent2 Go and parents and carers will be able to provide permissions through this platform. Excursions are not covered in tuition fees and the cost of the events depends on the nature of the occasion.

Cathedral College provides students with the opportunity to explore a camp as a whole cohort.