Inside this Issue - Redeemer Lutheran College

REDEEMER RECORD | senior school news | 9
Camp Tuchekoi
Redeemer’s Year 9.3 students marked a significant turning
point in Redeemer’s history as our first group of students to visit
Camp Tuchekoi part of our Year 9 Outdoor Education program.
Camp Tuchekoi is located in a rural setting on the edge of the
Mary River Valley and Noosa Hinterland, just near Gympie. The
picturesque location is just one of the many benefits the program.
As in the past, the Outdoor Education Program promotes a
“back to basics” type lifestyle, where students are responsible
for helping with chores and tasks around Camp Tuchekoi. These
include looking after animals, cooking for the group on a rostered
basis, and doing their own (hand) washing.
Throughout the four week program, students have the
opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and experience a
lifestyle which may be quite different from what they are used
to. It is hoped that through the program, students will gain a
better understanding of themselves, as well as growing their
appreciation for friends and family.
Students are involved in a wide range of activities while at
Tuchekoi, which include morning fitness, mountain bike riding,
abseiling, rock climbing, navigation skills, canoeing and hiking.
Follow the Tuchekoi journey of our Year 9 students with the
Tuchekoi Blog. redeemerlutherancollege.wordpress.com
“Camp Tuchekoi was great because it was an amazing experience.
All the instructors were awesome - they were nice, helpful, and
just good to talk to. They teach you a lot of new things that you
would not know, like mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling,
canoeing and hiking. You learn to cook your own food and
put up your own tents. When you do your two day or four day
hikes, the instructors teach you how to be a leader and how to
navigate. My time at Camp Tuchekoi was unreal. There is no word
to describe how great it was!”
Ryan Hull (9.3)
“Tuchekoi, where do I start? Hiking, canoeing, camping, rock
climbing, mountain bike riding? I don’t know. But what I do know
is everything was spectacular: the landscapes, the activities, the
leaders, everything, it was absolutely spectacular. Personally, I
learnt heaps about teamwork, friendship, pushing through hard
things and something about laziness (I think I forgot about that
one). But I’ll tell you something I didn’t forget, something I can
never forget, the experience. I’ve had the time of my life, and I
think I can speak for everyone else in saying that. Everyone had
their strengths and their weaknesses, but I will never forget that
feeling I had when I came out at the end. Tuchekoi has been the
best thing for me, and I think, it was brilliant!”
Josh Moore (9.3)