They were away from the classroom but there was plenty of learning for children attending the South Coast Schools Orienteering Championships at Croome Road Sporting Complex.
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Just on 50 students from Mt Keira Demonstration School in years 4 to 6, with Sussex Inlet Public School contributing two students, aged 10 and 12, from the same family, and Scarborough Public School also sending five students for the day.
In the third year of the championships, students enjoyed using their skills in problem-solving, map reading, geography and athletics to navigate a designated course.
The winners on the day were Jacob Stewart (Mt Keira Demonstration, Boys 10-Years); Mikala Koechel (Mt Keira Demonstration, Girls 10-Years); Felix McCoy (Mt Keira Demonstration, Boys 11-Years); Manon Nikolovski (Mt Keira Demonstration, Girls 11-Years); Peter Meakin (Mt Keira Demonstration, Boys 12-Years) and Aoibh Costello (Scarborough PS, Girls 12-Years).
Orienteering is a sport which challenges the mind and body, is fun and promotes teamwork along with self-confidence.
There are no age requirements, it can be done as a group or an individual and does not require special equipment.
Illawarra Kareelah Orienteering Club serves orienteerers in the Illawarra and South Coast.
New members including juniors are most welcome, with inquiries through info@illawarrakareelahorienteers.com.
The club's website is illawarrakareelahorienteers.com.
Earlier this year Illawarra orienteers held four events called the SummerGong Series to promote the activity.
