Reflections on culture

21 Aug

Posted at 12:36h in Reflections on culture

Why School Camps are Important in Australia. Most parents and educators would agree that School camps are a time-honored tradition in Australia, and for good reason. Most adults in this generation would have been on a school camp at some stage during their schooling years. Research shows that these experiences have a profound impact on students, offering a range of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. At QCCC, we believe that experiences and life skills...

17 Jul

Posted at 15:31h in Our Staff, Packages, Reflections on culture

Outdoor Education Schools Queensland

Over the last few years the traditional activities of Outdoor Education have become mainstream commercial activities.  It’s possible to fly a zipline in a shopping centre, clamber over a high ropes course on an individual double carabiner setup or scale climbing walls with nothing more than the assistance of an automatic belay system.  Activities are getting bigger, better, longer and some of our competitors have installed similar options because it’s cheaper, less labour intensive and allows larger participant to staff ratios.  Some climbing walls even offer strobe lights and blaring disco music.

09 Mar

Posted at 09:25h in Our Staff, Reflections on culture

QCCC’s work with several Aboriginal groups has given us a deeper understanding of the ancient ways of our continent. Our Aboriginal brethren are this country’s original Outdoor Education – their entire survival depended upon passing on the wisdom vital to the stewardship of their natural environment. In the words of one of them – “this country is literally connected by ancient stories (songs actually) that were essential for effective and respectful travel.”...

19 May

Posted at 11:05h in R1202, Reflections on culture

Recently I heard a talk by someone celebrating the faithfulness of an orphan mission in Central Africa, totally reliant on donations and therefore operating “on faith”. The talk was of the numerous close calls, near misses, miraculous intervention and “God always coming through and rewarding the faith of the place”....