At ELTHAM we have a number of co-curricular groups and activities that allow you to EXPLORE. Click on the groups and opportunities below to see what you can participate in and where you can explore.
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP
The Central Australia Tour is an annual event that gives Year 11 students the opportunity to visit the region and see the sights plus be further educated about indigenous culture. The tour goes for 10 days, and travel is by bus on the way up and fly back from Yulara.
Available for students in Year 11.
GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE (October – November)
All students in Year 7-12 have the opportunity to join the ELTHAM Great Victorian Bike Ride Team. Each year, we participate in this event as a school. The Great Victorian Bike Ride takes place late in Term 4, It is a 5-day cycling adventure. Students train throughout Term 4 to prepare for this, then we head off together to complete the challenge of riding approximately 400 km over the 5 days.
Available for students in Year 7 – 12.
INTERSCHOOLS SNOWSPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Interschools Snowsport Championships provides an opportunity for Australian school students of all ages to experience competitive snowsports.
Competitors from all ability levels are encouraged to enter, with an emphasis on fun and participation. Students Prep to Year 12, compete for their school as part of a team or an individual in any of our nine discipline events.
Available for students in Prep - Year 12
SNOW TRIP
Each year, we are very excited to be offering to our Year 7 -12 students the opportunity to participate in our annual Snow Camp experience during the Term 2 holidays. This trip is open to beginners to advanced skiers or snowboarders.
Available for students in Year 7 – 12
OVERLAND TRACK HIKE
Each year we offer our Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to take part in a six day hike along The Overland Track in Tasmania. This adventure is run during the Term 1 holidays.
Available for students in Year 11 - 12
JUNIOR SCHOOL BUSH CLUB
By participating in Bush Club, students get the opportunity to head to the Eltham College Nature Reserve to play.
They get a small task each week that involves team work and problem solving and then they get to play through the trees and experience all that the Nature Reserve has to offer. It is an all weather co-curricular. Terms 2 & 3 only.
Available for students in Year 1 - 3.