Adventure school ships & community home, River Port Mannum.
GET YOUR OLDER TEEN OUT OF THEIR MISSERY SCHOOL and maybe, the family home war ground. This will help everyone cool down. The new full time residential Aerie College Adventure school provides a positive pathway to success and happiness for youth 15+ in transition and needing help.
Aerie College Is a registered Business name, operating within the Established charity ANCOM ON MURRAY Inc. The charity has been working school camps and adventure education for more that 40 years.
Some teens suffer bullying and other mental stresses in large high schools. These are bad places for some young people.
They become school refusers, just curling up in their room, or worse.
GET THEM OUT OF THAT SCHOOL TO JOIN A SAFE GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE FOR "TIME OUT".
Give the eaglets time to repair their wings, smooth their feathers and fly in safety.
We also have a "Time Out" place for older teachers suffering burnout, a riverboat Holiday with partner, helping our young teacher couple.
The Aerie College full time adventure school for teens 15+ provides learning adventures, with focus on finding and filling gaps in essential learning, starting each new intake with a team of 16 students and a teacher couple, "time out" on a river boat each term.
After term one there is a discussion, Principal & family. Decision to stay or leave.
If stay, student teams continue supervised learning and safe living based in a variety of different living and learning locations. Our recording and documentation required for a "registered SACE school" and a "VET College" is all online. We have no "School Building" as such although Aerie House Mannum is our private community home. Students do their learning documentation work online, working anywhere with internet access. They do most of their learning work with their mentor teachers, face to face in partnerships and teams, participating in a wide range of learning activities. Wherever they may be.
Our private Community home base, is planned for 9 River Lane, Mannum.
The College "School ships" all in commercial vessel survey, will home port at Mannum.
All time spent with Aerie College is recorded in each student's personal log and signed off by their mentor teacher as evidence of school attendance, required by law until their 17th birthday.
Aerie College promotes wellness as the major focus. We find and fill gaps in learning and provide safe time to transition to strong, competent, confident adults. We keep costs as low as possible with backpacker style hospitality and peer service skills for living and learning.
SACE curriculum documentation is our learning guide.
The teens are not lost from family. They are given supportive time out, to fledge safely, giving the whole family time out.
Families are welcome to join in during their family vacation time.
Aerie College promotes wellness as its major focus. It provides a safe place to become strong, competent, confident young adults.
Aerie backpacker hostel style living and learning is based on teams of 16. Each team with a care teacher couple who stay with team for all subjects. Each hostel may have one or two teams in residence. Friendly competition between teams is encouraged.
Some family homes are not safe for teens, if things go badly wrong in the family, if parents are too busy to provide the required time,
or if waring parents and divorce creates severe teen problems.
Get them out of the war ground. - - - It is not their fight.
Aerie College can hold them safe from the storm.
Parental conflicts affect teens badly.
GET THEM OUT OF THE STORM. Give them TIME OUT to let the storm blow over then perhaps a new relationship with your young adult.
Older teens are "flock birds". They need to build partnerships and participate in group adventures.
They remain fledglings with undeveloped wings.
They still need support.
NURTURING, SHEPHERDING, LEARNING SUPPORT.
Aerie builds adult skills to help them fledge safely.
Beautiful river. Safe place for change. Cut the branch.
In an era defined by rapid change and complexity, education must also change.
In an era defined by rapid change and complexity, traditional education often prioritizes conformity, rote learning, and narrow specialization.
Yet, the challenges of tomorrow demand much more:
- A Disciplined Mind to master fields of knowledge.
- A Synthesizing Mind to connect ideas and make sense of complexity.
- A Creative Mind to innovate and solve unprecedented problems.
- A Respectful Mind to foster empathy and embrace diverse perspectives.
- An Ethical Mind to guide decisions that contribute to a better world.
Imagine a future where every learner leaves equipped to think critically, innovate boldly, empathize deeply, and lead ethically.
The minds we nurture today will shape the world of tomorrow.
Aerie House, Mary Anne reserve, Mannum is our safe, private, large family home base to support adventure learning with skilled parent/teachers, using SACE curriculum options, and passion studies. Our focus is on people, safety, and family building skills.
We plan an intake of 16, (boys and girls) each school term, under the care of a teacher couple, Care teachers (Competent Parent role) in basic SACE with with, tourism, hospitality, care services, and some passion curriculum and learning tasks provided by Open Access College or local high school. Our learning focus is care, wellness and competent home skills.
Starting term 3 of 2025, living and learning with Aerie is an essential core good living skills for all as a team skills set and individual progression in their individual passion study.
There is no specific age or school year level for enrolment.
We will ensure they repair learning gaps and continue learning at their current level.
Online learning to follow their passion is useful motivation for teens in their own quiet time. We help and supervise their passion subject.
All students come together for community teams events and essential skills learning.
We know the residential school camp experience is a circuit breaker for many children who are miserable at school or at home.
Aerie Teens backpacker adventure school will reboot their brain towards happiness.
Entry Term is a 10 week River cruise camp, close living time together with a young group mentor teacher and visiting teachers getting to know each child, building partnerships and teams, and working on their study plans = a total reboot.
IF THE FAMILY DECISION IS STAY AFTER TERM ONE, they will work with Aerie teams to complete SACE and VETIS work skills at Aerie House or on Aerie School Ships.
Aerie Teachers and students focus on Murray River industries for a career future while completing their high school years.
Teams of 16 in full time residence with a teacher couple.
Aerie studies: Remedial assessment - SACE essentials + VET cookery, hospitality, care, tourism.
We invite families to Join Community and invest in our family holiday properties.
Individual families can do very little to help these disrupted kids without a change of school.
We propose collective investments to purchase appropriate holiday properties to host an alternate school and temporary home for youth in transition to adult.
As a family investment collective club, Aerie College (Registered Community Charity) can purchase safe family holiday place near the Murray River, or houseboats as homes, to host the Aerie College Adventure school for teens who feel pushed out of their school and/or home and entering depression.
Adventure with partners and a team of friends is what older teens seek.
YES. WE SPEND TIME TALKING ABOUT BABY MAKING - - - AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
This is a time when teens are under strong mental stress and need constant steady guidance. It can be difficult for busy parents. Teens in severe stress in school or home, want out, they try to fly too soon and get hurt. Aerie College can hold them before their life gets too difficult and provides the change necessary to help them repair their damaged wings to fledge safely.
Aerie College can provide the necessary safe adventure change for mental repair, and safe home base (nest) for fledging in the proposed community holiday properties. We help any teen who feels pushed out of their school or home (real, imagined, or just want different and adventure).
Families, join Aerie Community, enjoy our collegiate community lifestyle, and help your kids.
Share living skills develop in student houses and houseboats
The Backpack: A Carry-All for Life's Journey. A backpack is an essential item for anyone, but it holds special significance for someone starting a new life.
Backpacks offer several advantages for older teen students entering college:
- Practicality: a backpack can carry everything your child needs.
- Organization: With multiple compartments and pockets, a well-organized backpack can help your child stay on top of their studies.
- Hands-free: Students can carry their belongings while keeping their hands free for other tasks.
- Casual and Versatile: Backpacks are suitable for both academic and casual settings.
- Personal expression: A backpack can reflect your child's personality.
A Gift of Stability: Receiving a college bed license to occupy (own) as a gift from your parents is a thoughtful and practical gesture. It provides them with a stable foundation during their college years, offering several advantages over traditional renting arrangements, AND the capital value remains intact to sell on when no longer needed. Rent the bed, and the money is gone.
Current Aerie College value of an Annual "Bed Loan Licence to Occupy " is $30,000 (Annual LltO) . This value is expected to increase over time as college entry places become popular. The Licence can be resold at current value to new students on graduation, and no longer need the bed. The licence can be held as an investment and rented out to another renting student for 10% return on capital value.
Key Benefits of Owning a College Bed License:
- Financial Security: A bed license ensures you have a place to live without the worry of fluctuating rental rates or unexpected increases. This can alleviate financial stress and allow you to focus on your studies.
- Stability and Peace of Mind: Knowing you have a guaranteed place to live throughout your college career can provide a sense of stability and peace of mind.
- Potential for Capital Appreciation: In some cases, bed license values may increase over time, offering a potential return on your investment.
- Community and Belonging: Owning a bed license can foster a stronger sense of community within the college campus, as you become a more invested member of the institution. It is in your financial interest to make the college look good in the public view.
Additional Considerations:
- Maintenance and Fees: While owning a bed license typically comes with fixed monthly payments, similar to home ownership, there may be additional fees or maintenance responsibilities.
- Bed License Resale Value: If you decide to sell your bed license after graduation, the resale value may vary depending on market conditions and the popularity of the college. Current students can enhance the marketability of their college and their investment through their good citizen public visibility and performance.
Receiving a college bed license as a gift is a valuable investment in your future. It provides a stable, affordable, and potentially profitable housing option during your college years. By understanding the benefits and considerations associated with owning a bed license, you can make an informed decision about this thoughtful gift from your parents.
Paddle Away Your Stress and depression: The Benefits of "Time Out" Kayaking, two in each boat, on a Slow River.
Kayaking on the slow-moving River Murray offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure. It's a fantastic way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.
1. Stress Reduction:
- Mindfulness in Motion: Paddling requires focus and gentle exertion, naturally shifting your attention away from worries and anxieties.
- Nature's Therapy: Being surrounded by water and greenery has a calming effect on the mind and body. The sounds of nature birdsong, rustling leaves, the gentle lapping of water – create a soothing soundscape.
2. Physical Fitness:
- Low-Impact Workout: Kayaking engages various muscle groups, providing a gentle yet effective cardiovascular workout.
- Improved Balance and Coordination: Navigating the river and maintaining balance requires subtle adjustments, enhancing your coordination and stability.
3. Mental Clarity:
- Unplug and Recharge: Away from distractions like phones and emails, you have the space to think clearly and creatively.
- Perspective Shift: Observing the natural world from a different vantage point can help you gain a new perspective on life's challenges.
4. Connection with Nature:
- Wildlife Encounters: Slow-moving rivers often harbor diverse wildlife, offering opportunities to spot birds, fish, and other fascinating creatures.
- Immersive Experience: You become a part of the river's ecosystem, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the natural world firsthand.
5. Social Connection:
- Shared Experiences: Kayaking with friends fosters camaraderie and creates lasting memories.
- Quality Time: Enjoying the outdoors together provides a distraction-free environment for meaningful conversations.