Tihoi Venture School immerses students in a seven-day programme that prioritises outdoor skills and challenges – the emphasis is on hands-on experimental learning in the natural environment.
Outdoor programme
Outdoor activities that students experience are:
- Kayaking – flat and moving water
- Abseiling
- Rock climbing
- Tramping
- Caving
- Mountaineering
- Firearms and range shooting
- A survival exercise
- A six-hour and 44-hour solo
- An extended six-day expedition of outdoor pursuit of his choice.
Academic programme
Class time at the campus, in specially built classrooms, is carefully balanced with practical outdoor experiences, allowing students to apply and reinforce their knowledge as they develop confidence, resilience and problem-solving abilities. Staff at the campus focus on outdoor learning experiences, alongside smaller inquiry/project-based learning focused on the unique natural environment in which the students will be living.
Technology is used when appropriate to support learning, and students gather after dinner on academic days for supervised journaling, reflecting on their growth and experiences.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Students are encouraged to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The objectives and benefits of the scheme tie in with the philosophy of St Paul’s and the Tihoi programme.
