Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School 2023
From the 7th -19th January, 70 students descended upon Matamata for the 56th Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School.
From the 7th -19th January, 70 students descended upon Matamata for the 56th Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School.
Held over the summer break, we had another hugely successful Canoe School this year. 16 Scouts and Venturers, plus four adults, spent a week paddling the Whanganui River (approximately 125kms!).
The 2022 Voyage took place late April/early May. You can check out photos from their adventure on their Facebook page. 24 young people (plus an… Read More »[email protected] 2022
The 44th Scout Caving School took place over the school holidays, running from 20th – 25th April. Check out photos from the School below. More… Read More »Caving School 2022
Snow and Mountaineering Schools took place over the school holidays. These groups were a little smaller than usual due to Covid restrictions, and the weather was a mixed bag but ultimately both schools were a success. Check out pictures from the schools below!
[email protected] 2021! 40 youth had a hull of a good time mast-ering the art of sailing for a week on board the Spirit of New Zealand.
CAVING SCHOOL took place over the school holidays, running from 21 – 26 April in the Waitomo Caves.
At Aviation School students do a mixture of onsite lectures and activities, and visits to places in the Aviation industry. The youth get two opportunities for hands on flying in various aircraft as well as Simulators.
From the 17th – 23rd January Canoe School was in action. 18 Scouts and Venturers left their technology behind them and set out to canoe the Whanganui river.
This year marks 55 years of Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School. From 6th – 20th January this year, 70 students aged between 16-19 descended on Matamata and got put through their paces at flying school.