Extra Curricular and Special programs

Year 7

Students attend a four day Snowy River camp which provides students with an opportunity to get to know each other and staff, in an informal setting. The students participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as horse riding, camping, hiking and canoeing organised at a specialist outdoor venue. Through this program, students are able to experience the challenge and fulfilment of working together to achieve a common aim.

Year 8

Students travel to Tasmania. This experience highlights their roles and responsibilities as citizens and leaders. Students visit sites of historic, environmental and social importance and meet influential leaders. Students keep a reflective journal, make presentations and attend workshops on various issues related to Australian heritage. An outdoor education program that is physically challenging, remains a component of the adventure.

Year 9

This camp is one component of the Challenge Program which is spread across each of the four terms. It provides students with a week in tents on an adventurous journey, with the assistance of a specialist outdoor education company. The girls undertake a physically challenging trek, and participate in water-based activities along the Murray River. The activities challenge students to develop real life skills such as the capacity to co-operate effectively with others, the ability to seize leadership opportunities and a self- belief that underpins resilience.

Year 10

Students attend a four day camp of their choice. The camp is entitled Circus/Trek or Surf. These camps are designed to develop skills in a safe environment, to challenge students to meet physical tests within set parameters, and to understand that learning is a life long pursuit. The Circus Camp provides the development of a range of circus skills including juggling, tight rope walking, high ropes swing and acrobatics. The Surf camp is designed to develop competency in surfing and water safety. Both camps are designed to develop resilience, teamwork, group cohesion and leadership skills. The Trek camp involves a range of outdoor experiences.

Year 11 Seminar

In this, the students' penultimate year, they begin to crystallise their career pathways. Students visit a number of universities in Melbourne and regional centres. Visiting these campuses exposes students to a range of possibilities and alternatives for tertiary education. Students participate in an intensive workshop on how to present for an interview. This three - day seminar assists in developing an informed base from which to select tertiary courses, and it assists in the transition to tertiary education.

Year 12 Seminar

The three day Year 12 Seminar in conducted at a conference centre in a rural setting. Through the concept of Life Coaching, this seminar aims to prepare the students for their final year at Shelford. In completing a series of workshops on Goal Setting, Time Management, Motivation, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Circuit Breakers students will be given encouragement, support and strategies for developing group cohesion and connectedness, resilience and perseverance.