_Victorian Sailing School ................................................................

The Victorian Sailing School is staffed by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and is administered by Newcomb Secondary College. It provides programs for students from DEECD schools throughout Victoria primarily in years 9 to 12.

The Victorian Sailing School is located on Eastern Beach Road, in the City of Geelong, and is equipped with showers, toilets and kitchen. Although the facility has no bunkrooms as yet, overnight accommodation is available by prior arrangement with the campus manager.

The broad policy of the Victorian Sailing School is to provide a unique aquatic based educational experience by promoting programs that consist of environmental interaction, outdoor educational and recreational adventure activities.

Active participation in these pursuits will encourage students to:

• Face new challenges.
• Gain self-reliance.
• Show initiative, particularly when under pressure
• Acquire leadership qualities
• Nurture teamwork, cooperation and acceptance of others’ abilities
• Develop concentration and listening skills
• Respect the environment