08/09/2026
Our Senior and Year 9 Outdoor Education students have been working hard on their riding and bike-handling skills over the past few weeks. As the lessons have progressed, so have the challenges.
Students started with the fundamentals of gear changes and braking before advancing to the "attack position" and navigating tight cornering. Seeing the steady improvement and rise in student confidence across all skill levels has been fantastic.
The pump track has proven to be an invaluable teaching resource. Watching students push themselves to build speed and link turns effectively highlights just how much they learn through practical experience. Beyond the physical side of riding - such as balance, fitness, and applying concepts like centripetal force and force simulation (not that they knew they were doing these last 2 - they are developing critical personal skills:
- Confidence and Trust: Pushing past hesitation and trusting their equipment and abilities.
- Risk Management: Learning to read the track, make quick decisions, and assess risk safely.
- Leadership and Encouragement: Our more experienced riders have naturally stepped up to mentor and support their classmates, building a great team atmosphere.
These personal growth outcomes translate directly back into the classroom and broader school life.
Great work to all our ODE students for their effort, focus, and support for one another throughout the unit!
