11CHG - Challenge (MCert)

The Challenge course is designed to develop well-rounded young men who fully participate in school life and who realise their full potential. The course challenges boys to be the best they can be across a number of areas, particularly the outdoors. 11CHG will help develop skills that can be used in many aspects of school and personal life, such as determination, courage, resilience and organization.

Topics Covered:

• Prepare for, complete, and evaluate tramping and camping. They will learn valuable survival skills, land navigation, packing and using essential camping equipment 4 overnight camps and 1 one-day hikes will be undertaken during the course.
• Fitness and Well-being. Weekly fitness and well-being sessions will be completed. This is a combination of a running circuit and high-intensity interval training.
• Numeracy Skills: Budgeting- managing finances and goal setting, income vs. expenses. The boys will investigate alternative cost-saving exercises and adapt a savings plan.
• Literacy Skills. Reading and unit standards such as survival skills, navigation and outdoor knowledge will be worked will be undertaken throughout the year. The boys investigate their own Whakapapa (heritage) and present to the class. 
• Personal Development.  Identity, self-esteem, role models, resilience and life & career pathways will be examined and reflected on.

Assessments take place through the course of the year. 

Note: The outdoor education component of 11CHG can be used towards the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.