At TAS, we believe that developing the heart and mind together contributes to self-confidence and resilience, promoting both academic achievement and character development. Throughout our 130-year history, outdoor education has been at the core of the TAS experience, developing the qualities that ensure our graduates are Capable, Kind, and Confident.
Our Outdoor Education program is one of the hallmarks of a TAS education and a cornerstone of our strategic commitment to Excellence Inspired by Character. From Junior School onwards, all students engage in programs that challenge and inspire them to go beyond their greatest expectations, building essential qualities including resilience, courage, teamwork, and independence.
From Year 6-11, students are challenged to extend themselves physically and mentally beyond their expectations through structured outdoor activities including kayaking, camping, outdoor cooking, abseiling, canyoning, navigation, and hiking. This very special program introduces many who have not yet experienced what it means to be in the 'great outdoors', building the character that defines a TAS graduate.
Through authentic challenge in a supportive environment, our outdoor education program ensures students develop the confidence to contribute with integrity to their communities and the world. These experiences teach students to embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, to lead with purpose, to work effectively with others, and to take initiative in their own development; capabilities that will serve them throughout their lives.