They all operate in association with Universities and colleges who provide and supervise the education programs. School ships provide challenge motivation, residential supervision and adventure.
Australian has some ocean going school ships:
We are planning Murray River school ships, safer and less expensive.
Staff training will be provided by Capt. Bouc before taking charge of The Aerie College School-ships as cruising classrooms of the college. The school-ships are maintained by the college as part of the general college facilities and equipment. The principal is responsible for the staffing of the College facilities.
The employment and inhouse training requirements to take charge of one of the boats are:
Staff training will be provided by Capt. Bouc before taking charge of The Aerie College School-ships as cruising classrooms of the college. The school-ships are maintained by the college as part of the general college facilities and equipment. The principal is responsible for the staffing of the College facilities.
Regular teaching crew will be resident on the top deck of the boat.
During school vacation the college may offer weekly "Come and try" , Sunday to Sunday programs for both parents and students. Cabin and sleeping arrangements will be negotiable. Appropriate donations to the college will be required for participation in these programs. As a private school-ship, "Aerie" is not permitted to charge fares.
Regular teaching crew will be resident on the top deck of the boat. They may take school vacation time out as with other teachers.
During school vacation the college may offer weekly "Come and try" , Sunday to Sunday programs for both parents and students. Cabin and sleeping arrangements will be negotiable. Appropriate donations to the college will be required for participation in these programs. As a private school-ship, "Aerie" is not permitted to charge fares.
The visiting school will provide a list of the students and staff who will be participating on the "TS-Mundoo"
These participating school parents will make a DGR donation to the Avoca Trust
All visiting students will also be enrolled as students of the Aerie school ship for the duration of their school camp.
All our boats are private college boats, in commercial survey BUT private Avoca trust DGR charity operated.
"Aerie", School-boat 24m, in full ship survey - working the river as a non-commercial private school-ship full time cruising. Home port Resort marina, Near Goolwa. Principal Bouc Likely onboard for some of the time.
Teacher registered Couple with Boat Licence
Manage the 10 week "Time Out" student program. Ensuite cabin top deck.
Visiting teachers - casual berths available top floor
"Mundoo", School-boat 40m, in full ship survey - working the river as a non-commercial private school-ship with enrolled college students.
On occasions, Aerie College wilt enrol students from other schools for short term school camp classes.
Mundoo will tow a raft of pontoon blocks for use as Kayak landing, swim platform and Kayak Transport. Access to the raft will be via permanent steps down to water level from the main deck aft parallel to the rudder both sides.. When not towing the pontoons, these steps will be used for onboarding from in the water. They will also connect by gangplank to towed pontoons, or off the river bank with stern-quarter-to mooring.
3 crew required for Mundoo - Crew Berth cabins, aft main deck.
Master 4 Inland waters + mate Couple - Desirable to be teacher registered and live onboard.
3rd Cox'n Crew member will be any of the experienced students
Hospitality Instructor manager teacher- berth main deck aft. Hospitality trained students will provide the catering function for Mundoo.
Visiting school student clients will sleep backpacker style on the top deck carpet.
Kayaking offers a multitude of benefits, making it a fantastic activity for people of all ages and fitness levels. Murray Kayaking is about as close as one can get to the natural envrionment of the Murray river, The best way to learn about its unique enviroment.
Firstly, it's an excellent full-body workout. Paddling engages your core, arms, shoulders, and back, while also improving cardiovascular health and endurance. It's a low-impact exercise, which is gentle on joints, making it suitable for those with knee or hip concerns.
Beyond the physical, kayaking provides significant mental and emotional advantages. Being out on the water, surrounded by nature, can be incredibly calming and stress-relieving. It offers a unique perspective of landscapes, wildlife, and waterways, fostering a deeper connection with the environment. The rhythmic motion of paddling can be meditative, promoting mindfulness and reducing anxiety.
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