Marine School
Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ takes pride in the diverse range of subjects and programs made available to its students. The Marine School provides opportunities in marine studies, from Years 3–12, that are unparalleled in a school setting and unique to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬.
The Certificate I/II Maritime (Coxswain 2) is offered in Years 11–12, leading to coxswain’s ticket when sufficient sea-time has been gained.
Marine Studies is an inter-disciplinary Year 10 subject. Through theoretical studies, experimental and practical work, surveys and excursions, students study marine science and develop a set of skills for studying and working on the ocean. It is about living on or in the water.
Areas of study covered in the course are:
- Oceanography: coastlines, coastal engineering and marine pollution
- Classification and marine biodiversity, organism survival, evolution and adaptions, marine ecosystems and species interaction, nutrient cycles
- Management and conservation, fisheries biology, aquaculture, marine parks and EMPs
- Boating, boats and equipment, outboard engines, small craft safety and handling, navigation
- Communication on the ocean
- Tides and weather
The Marine School utilises the picturesque River Derwent as the students’ classroom, which enables a practical and dynamic learning environment.