Nelson Experience
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Nelson Experience is a course especially designed for short-stay International
Students to develop an appreciation and knowledge of the Nelson
Region through participating in a range of outdoor pursuits.
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The activities may include mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, sailing, snorkeling,
sea kayaking, tramping and horse riding. A combination of school facilities
and equipment, local venues and outside providers is used.
The class meets one afternoon a week for three hours.
This is an optional course for Terms 1+2, and in Terms 3+4, it is compulsory
for short stay students (6 months or less) to be involved in the programme.
Near the end of Term 4, when New Zealand students are having National Examinations, the Nelson Experience
group participate in "extended activities".
Nelson is the gateway to three National Parks. The students taking
part in the "extended activities" plan, and participate in, two expeditions. These expeditions might include sea
kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park and tramping in Kahurangi National
Park.
This provides an opportunity for planning food requirements, learning
how to cope in different weather conditions, clothing needs and safety
requirements.
 The opportunity to learn about group dynamics, organisational skills
and leadership are positive outcomes from these expeditions. The whole planning
process is documented and approved prior to departure. The expeditions are
all fully supervised.
The cost of the Extended Activities Programme is included in the school Tuition Fee.
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