- Wednesday 16 May Year 12 Literature soiree
- Wednesday 16 May DAV Debating Round 3
- Wednesday 16 May VCE Unit 3 Drama SAC Performance Evening
- Thursday 17 May Year 10 Science excursion
- Thursday 17 May Year 12 Art excurison
- Thursday 17 May Year 5 and 6 Parent Information Session
- Thursday 17 May World Challenge meeting
- Friday 18 May Year 9/10 Performance to Production excursion
- Friday 18 May ForART Exhibition and Silent Auction
- Sunday 20 May Boroondara Eisteddfod
- Monday 21 May Girls @ Centre visit (until Sunday 27 May)
- Monday 21 May Junior School Buddies Week (until Friday 25 May)
- Monday 21 May SYDSA Cross Country (selected Years 4-6)
- Monday 21 May Year 9 House Debating
- Monday 21 May Boroondara Eisteddfod
- Tuesday 22 May GSV Cross Country Preliminary
- Tuesday 22 May Junior School Anderson House Day
- Wednesday 23 May Junior School Assembly, National Simultaneous Storytime and Music
- Wednesday 23 May Year 9/10 Garment Construction excursion
- Wednesday 23 May Big Science Competition selected students
Expanding Horizons Programme
Ruyton’s Expanding Horizons Programme recognises the need to provide students with challenges that extend beyond the classroom. As part of a balanced education, we’ve created a series of exciting and challenging outdoor activities that stimulate students to explore and expand their horizons.
These activities complement our Human Studies programme and enable girls to learn valuable skills, gain independence and work effectively in teams.
The focus of our programme is the development of an awareness of self, others and the environment. At the same time, the extensive range of activities contribute to the important development of students’ physical and recreational skills.
All girls at Ruyton participate in the programme from Year 3 to Year 10. Activities are designed to encompass five key themes. Progression through our programme prepares students for their leadership responsibilities at Years 11 and 12. Leadership days at VCE levels consolidate the personal and interpersonal qualities strengthened through the years at Ruyton.
| Year Level |
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| No. of days |
2 days |
3 days |
5 days |
5 days |
5 days |
5 days |
5 days |
11 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | FARM | RECREATION | HISTORICAL | HERITAGE | BUSH | MARINE | ALPINE | OUTBACK |
| Venue |
Mt Morton Lodge, Belgrave Heights |
Baanya Biami, Ballan |
Sovereign Hill Lodge/ Narmbool Environmental Farm |
Gold Creek Tourist Resort, Canberra |
Weekaway, Lancefield |
Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff |
Bright Chalet, Bright |
On tour – Central Australia |
| Major Theme |
Personal/ Interpersonal Development |
Outdoor Activity |
Environmental and Cultural Awareness |
Cultural Awareness |
Personal/ Interpersonal Development |
Environmental Awareness |
Outdoor Activity |
Cultural Awareness |
| Activities |
Bird watching, nature walk, low ropes course, obstacle and initiatives course, flying fox |
Low ropes course, bushwalking, giant slide, Australian wildlife study, frisbee, golf, hut building |
Red Hill National School, St Peter’s Denominational School, gold panning, Sound and Light show, Landventures at Narmbool |
Visits to Parliament House, War Memorial, swim at AIS, National Gallery, Questacon, Lake Burley Griffin |
Canoeing, rogaining, hut building, low ropes course, raft building, bush survival, flying fox, picnic at Hanging Rock |
Beachcombing and laboratory sessions, surfing, canoeing, snorkelling, dolphin watching, marine biology cruise, Light House tour |
Hiking, cross country skiing, down hill skiing, snowboarding |
Camping, bush cooking, hiking, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Watarrka National Park, Mt Conner, The Olgas, underground home and mine, touring, study of indigenous culture |
Outdoor Activity
This involves developing a range of skills to safely and competently negotiate activities in the outdoors. Participation in a wide number of pursuits provides stimulus for learning within the other four themes.
Environmental Awareness
Increasing understanding of the natural world and our place as responsible citizens within it is the focus of this theme.
Cultural Awareness
Students learn about many cultures and grow in understanding of different communities. They become more aware of different beliefs and values within Australia and overseas.
Personal and Interpersonal Development
Personal awareness and growth is fostered. Girls embark on a journey of discovery that aims to develop a sense of self understanding, and how to maximize personal potential. This theme also focuses on developing skills involved in building relationships and operating as an effective member of a group. These include decision making, conflict management and leadership.