Year 10 Boys’ Cairns Scuba Trip
As part of the Year 10 Outdoor Activities Program, the annual Scuba Trip to Cairns was undertaken and embraced by a hearty band of Year 10 Scotch boys, who had completed all their theory and pool skills development at Scotch, and were on a referral course to complete their Open Water Diving Course.
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open water diving course requires about 18 hours of theory study and examination, a medical and underwater skill development – not an easy task and a demanding service.
The boys enjoyed 10 dives off the spectacular Great Barrier Reef and completed their Open Water PADI Licence – so they are now licensed to dive anywhere in the world up to 18m. The dives were spectacular and the experience was memorable. Staff accompanying the journey were Mr Riley (Teacher-in-Charge), Mr Jonas and Mr Braidwood.
Peter Riley
