School Incursions and Excursions
Throughout the school year, students have opportunities to participate in a range of incursions (on‑site) and excursions (off‑site). These experiences are planned to enrich learning by strengthening students’ understanding of their community and environment, and by broadening their awareness of community activities and occupations.
All incursions and excursions require parent/carer consent and payment via QParents. When an activity is scheduled, families will receive an email notification prompting them to review the QParents notice, which includes details such as costs, venues, times, travel arrangements and a tax invoice.
Payments can be made through QParents (preferred) or at the Administration Office. If required, payment plans can be discussed with the school’s Business Manager.
School Camping Program (Year 4-6)
West End State School offers an extensive camping program for students in Years 4 to 6. These camps provide valuable educational experiences that support personal growth, independence, resilience and leadership. Parents and carers are encouraged to support student participation, with advance notice provided for all camps.
Year 4 Camp
Venue: Tallebudgera Recreational Centre
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Timing: Term 2
Theme: Be Strong
Activities may include:
Low ropes and group challenge activities
Beach games and body boarding
Bushwalking
Giant swing
Man‑made caving
Fishing and bait gathering
Circus skills
Key outcomes:
Building resilience and coping skills
Developing self‑discipline
Strengthening friendship and teamwork skills
Year 5 Camp
Venue: Luther Heights (Coolum)
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Timing: Term 4
Theme: Leadership
Activities may include:
Flying fox and low ropes
Catapult quest
Body boarding and rogaining
Team challenges and raft building
Leadership challenges
Trivia challenge and movie night
Key outcomes:
Developing independence
Building resilience and persistence
Working effectively as part of a team
Encouraging others
Taking responsibility for actions
Developing leadership and problem‑solving skills
Year 6 Camp
Venue: Maranatha Recreation Camp – Yandina
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Timing: Term 3
Theme: Preparing for a New Frontier
Activities may include:
Cabin‑based overnight camping
Ropes course, leap of faith and giant swing
Jacobs ladder, tower of tremble and challenge trail
Kayaking, archery, drumming and bridge building
Bushwalking
Evening activities such as Minute to Win It, campfire experiences, games and bush skills
Key outcomes:
Exploring leadership fundamentals
Facing and overcoming challenges
Building confidence and independence
Developing positive peer influence
Supporting personal and social wellbeing