CASE Senior Ocean School
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
Students will visit Sydney, Townsville and Cairns, engaging with Australian universities, marine science institutes and private enterprises. This unique blend of highly immersive STEAM activities and empowering personal development creates a once in a lifetime experience.
Program Framework
Built on the foundation of the Seven Survival Skills, the program offers three key pillars of activities, engaging ocean studies, immersive ocean project management and inspiring personal and leadership development.
CASE Senior Ocean School is a unique and exclusive program providing a holistic STEAM experience in some of the world’s most renowned locations. Returning from the expedition, students will become more focused and more inquisitive to pursue the subjects they are interested in.
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
International Academic Credentials
CASE Ocean School is accredited and approved in the USA as an Honors Level College Preparatory course
CASE Ocean School Programs are academically accredited and approved in the USA as recognised Honors Level College Preparatory courses. University of California (UC) approval demonstrates these courses are of high academic standard to prepare students for university-level studies. It ensures that CASE Ocean School graduates are identified by leading universities as high achieving, university-ready students.
In the competitive landscape of university applications both domestically and internationally, students who complete CASE Ocean School Programs will differentiate themselves from other applicants. All graduates of CASE Ocean School are eligible to receive a 5.0 GPA academic transcript upon the completion of the program. The registration fee covers ongoing access to the transcript through a secure portal giving students a distinct advantage when applying to universities and jobs.
Stage I – Analysis
The analysis phase is to discover the ocean at the inspiring and amazing locations and facilities. Students will truly be immersed in the world of ocean science and activities including fisheries management, witnessing what drives the ocean food chain and participating in Great Barrier Reef projects. Stage one grows teamwork, communication and their sense of adventure in an exciting fast-paced environment.
Stage II – Synthesis
Stage two introduces the students to the ocean economy and uncovers where the future lies. Participating in the CASE exclusive program, OceanU, students will team up and put what they have learnt into a real life scenario. OceanU allows students to gain multi-faceted knowledge, cutting across multiple disciplines outside the student’s normal realm of learning.
Stage III – Thesis
At CASE ChallengeX Competition, modeled on the global X-Prize that has led to many technological advancements, the students compete in an ocean development project. Students work as a team under set guideline and timelines to professionally present to a panel of judges. The CASE ChallengeX Competition fosters critical thinking and problem solving, effective oral communication, and project management skills in a highly competitive environment.
Amazing Locations
A ‘classroom’ like no other awaits all CASE Senior Ocean School participants. Students will visit scenic Magnetic Island, jump into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and discover the mysteries of the oldest rainforest in the world. Sydney offers students the vibrant metropolitan lifestyle with pristine beaches, Townsville is the marine industry hub and Cairns is a seaside escape with the Coral Sea at their feet. A visit to the University of Sydney and James Cook University offers an insight into their future study possibilities.
Cultural Experience
Witnessing and experiencing how different cultures uniquely express themselves, encourages students to see things from different perspectives. In addition to participating in modern Australian lifestyle activities such as beach volleyball and Australian BBQ, students will also learn from the world’s oldest living civilization, the Australian Indigenous Aboriginal people. This develops a more culturally aware individual and prepares students for life in the 21st century.
Inspirational Speakers
An unforgettable experience awaits all CASE Senior Ocean School students. During personalised presentations and special events, students hear directly from guest speakers including ocean researchers, conservationists, educators, entrepreneurial minds and explorers.
Nicole Stott
Ms Nicole Stott, former NASA Aquanaut and Astronaut, is the Special Adviser to CASE. Nicole holds a word record for living under water for 18 days, and is a veteran of two space flights and 104 days working in space on both the ISS and Space Shuttle. Nicole is a believer of the inner space/outer space connection and its power to encourage appreciation and action for our planetary life systems.
Michael Aw
Michael Aw is an author, explorer and conservation photographer. His accolades include winning more than 65 international photographic awards and being named as one of the world’s most influential nature photographers by Outdoor Photography.
Tom Denniss
Tom Denniss has a PhD in Mathematics and Oceanography and has been involved in the wave energy industry for more than 25 years. Tom invented the technology of Wave Swell Energy, the world’s leading proprietary technology that converts the energy in the ocean waves into clean and zero emission electricity.
Edwina Tanner
Dr. Edwina Tanner is the Project Manager for the World Harbour Project and coordinator of the Marine Studies Institute at the University of Sydney. Her research in climate science focuses on carbon emissions, budgets, and dynamics in estuaries as well as hydrodynamic modelling. Edwina works in different locations across global harbours and ports that all have similar water and sediment quality issues.
Brett Lewis
Brett Lewis is a PhD Student at the Queensland University of Technology, science communicator and council member for the Australian Coral Reef Society. Brett’s work uses advanced imagining and sampling techniques to capture unique and previously unknown coral science and behavior that otherwise could not be discovered.
mPOWER Personal Development
Throughout the expedition students engage in mPOWER modules aimed to provide principles and guidance for their future endeavours. Students will learn the growth mindset, a concept developed by Prof. Carol Dweck of Stanford University.
Students will learn to:
- Embrace challenges
- Believe talent and ability can be developed
- View failure as a chance to grow and persist despite obstacles
- Understand effort leads to success
- Be inspired by the success of others
- Adopt an “I want to keep improving” attitude
- Learn from criticism
CASE Senior Ocean School Program
Location: Sydney, Townsville, Cairns Australia
Duration: 12 Days in country
Open to Students: Grades 10, 11 & 12
Dates: July
Program Schedule*
Arrival – Sydney
The adventure begins with a flight into Sydney. Sydney is famous for its spectacular beaches and harbours. Students attend the official CASE opening ceremony and take part in an authentic welcome ceremony performed by Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Sydney
Students jump right into marine science at one the world’s leading aquatic reserves. Under the guidance of biologists, students snorkel the underwater world and use critical thinking to discover what contributes to a healthy ocean and fish production.
Sydney
A visit to the National Maritime Museum allows students to investigate sustainability and ocean health using task-based learning and the latest underwater drone technology. In the afternoon students visit Australia’s most prestigious university, the University of Sydney with a campus tour and admission session. Sightseeing of the bridge and Opera House is a must-do activity.
Sydney
The rocky platform along Sydney’s Northern Beaches is a ‘classroom’ like no other. Students learn skills to collect, record and analyse data. Learning the importance of biodiversity, adaptations and classification will help students advance in the industry.
Sydney to Townsville
Each day students are empowered through the mPower Expression Zone. This sets the right attitude for the day ahead. Students depart Sydney and fly to Townsville, Queensland. Townsville is home to some of the brightest minds in the marine industry. A motivational guest speaker will present with plenty of question time in the evening.
Townsville
A full day of adventure begins with students boarding a boat to beautiful Magnetic Island. Here they jump in and join a reef recovery project. The project aims to make a positive environmental, social and economic change for reefs and local communities. Students learn about global pressures affecting the ocean.
Townsville
In a formal setting, each ChallengeX team will sit with an industry professional to fine tune their project and ask as many questions as they wish. Students go behind the scenes at the Museum of Tropical Queensland to discover the mysteries of prehistoric oceans and changes to our climate.
Townsville
Students visit James Cook University to discover advances in Aquaculture, the fastest growing food sector. Experts engage with students as they participate in a hands-on learning experience. Transferable skills are put into action at the OceanU forum. Teams challenge each other’s perspectives, learning to be dynamic in a multi-layered business discussion.
Townsville to Cairns
After the morning mPower session, students board a bus and road-trip to Cairns. Upon arrival, students play a game of beach volleyball with their friends. The CASE ChallengeX team presentations are held as students demonstrate their creativity, project management and leadership skills. Who will go to the final round?
Cairns
A full day of adventure begins as students board a boat to the Great Barrier Reef. A large floating pontoon is equipped to host the students. Teaming up with a Master Reef Guide, they snorkel to collect critical reef health information. By the end of the day students will have a deep understanding of sustainable management and will have explored one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
Cairns
Today a ferry takes students to a barrier reef island where they spend the day as a researcher designing and performing their own project. Creating a hypothesis and method, students explore their chosen topic and present their results to the group. This project is an insight into what future studies could look like beyond school.
Cairns
A challenging morning with the CASE ChallengeX finals. Bringing together the knowledge and skills acquired, teams present to a panel of experts. To unwind, a breathtaking gondola ride takes students above the world’s oldest rainforest. The graduation ceremony takes place with the Tjapukai People. Students become immersed in the ancient culture and finish with an awards ceremony and buffet dinner.
Cairns – Departure
Expedition complete! Departing from Cairns Airport, students reflect on their journey and share stories and memories with friends they have made along the way.
*Program itinerary subject to change
Parent Testimonials
“My daughter loved every minute of CASE Senior Ocean School. She found different areas of interest and met so many likeminded people – she had a fabulous time and wears her ‘wings’ with pride. Francesca made some great friends, learnt so much and was exposed to some amazing learning opportunities.”
“A high-quality trip loaded with many different experiences. Very positive feedback about the staff.”
“Superbly organized and kept the students very busy. Our son barely called us at all, he said he was too busy and having the time of his life. Socially, it was a fantastic to be with a group of positive kids. The day of snorkelling on the barrier reef was an absolute highlight. This was a fabulous experience that teenagers need – combining social and educational in a really fun way.”
“CASE Senior Ocean School provided our daughter with such a life changing experience. Danni now has a deepened interest in science, an invoked passion for marine science and a strong, focused future direction.”
“My daughter loved her trip, and it has definitely improved her confidence and interpersonal skills.”
“Very well organized and it was an experience of a lifetime for our child.”
“My daughter had so much fun whilst being in a nurturing and supportive learning environment. There was so much independence gained.”
“Ed really enjoyed the whole trip. It was great to have his eyes opened to new experiences. Overall, it was an opportunity to do something independent from family but in a safe environment.”
“My daughter felt safe and was in good professional care at all times. The staff were also very friendly and approachable. t’s been a pleasure to deal with Actura. The staff are very understanding. Efforts to keep costs to a minimum and COVID guarantees were appreciated. The program offered a valuable experience to understand what STEAM in a marine environment has to offer. Excellent stretch exercise for young women to respond and engage in new situations outside their normal comfort zones.”
“My daughter had a wonderful time, made new friends, was well cared for and had experiences which will assist in her career choices.”
Student Testimonials
“Throughout CASE Ocean School I have met many new people and made so many new friendships. I have learnt lots about marine biology in general as well as coral and the conditions that it needs to be able to grow, and how to ensure the best conditions to keep reefs healthy and pretty. We learnt how to problem solve successfully and use a growth mindset through the help of the growth mantras and the team challenges.”
“I learnt a lot about myself as a person, I learnt about how I interact with others in different situations and how others interact and what they think of me. I also learnt a lot about the ocean and entrepreneurial activities. It has been a great learning experience.”
“I have opened up my eyes to an incredible amount of wildlife and job opportunities in the field of marine science. It was amazing to see and learn firsthand the effort that is put into maintaining a healthy ocean and combat climate change. I loved snorkelling and being immersed, and indigenous culture was really special. And I was able to learn about myself through the experience.”
“I loved this experience as all the students and staff were supportive, kind and so inspiring. The activities were so much fun, and we learnt so much. I’m really sad I had to leave but the relationships I’ve made will last a lifetime.”
“From CASE Ocean School I have gained many valuable experiences and have also had a lot of personal growth. I got to do many exciting ocean related activities and learnt a lot about the physical environment. I also underwent personal development and I’ve now developed a new way in which I view things.”
“My time and experience at CASE Ocean School thoroughly exceeded my expectations as the relationships, teamwork and experiences were unparalleled to anything I have ever had before. The guidance and support of my Group Manger helped me to overcome my initial fear and apprehension allowing for me to grow and strive in many personal ways. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity and the honour of being taught and led by kind, honest and caring people.”
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was really nice which made the experience so great. I learnt so much and it gave me more options to think about when deciding what I want to do when I leave school. I loved all the activities; the food was really good, and I ended up getting on with all the people including the teachers and Group Managers really well. It will be a trip I will never forget!”
“I believe I learnt very valuable leadership skills, which I will take back to school and throughout my university career. I also developed my communication skills. This will help in many areas moving forward.”
“I learnt more about ocean sustainability. I learnt about the growth mindset and managed to become more optimistic. I was able to develop leadership and project management skills. Overall, I enjoyed CASE Ocean School and found it valuable.”
“Primarily, I have learnt to change my mindset. I came to Ocean School hoping to learn more about combating climate change! I did exactly that, but I also got invaluable information on how to change my mindset into one that will help me to achieve anything I set out to do.”
“I had the best time in CASE Ocean School, I came in knowing I wanted to go into marine science, and it really solidified that for me. It also opened more doors and showed me a whole new world of marine science. I met some really amazing people that I will keep long connections with. And I learnt from some really passionate people who were very excited to show us what they do. I’m very grateful for what I learnt and what I will take back home to be able to apply to school and life.”
“I really enjoyed CASE Ocean School and I feel it has met my expectations!! I have made so many new friends and met so many amazing people! I have learnt so much about marine biology, aquaculture and how humans are connected to the coral reefs. I enjoyed the activities such as snorkelling and learning about the indigenous culture.”
Cooperative Program Partners
CASE Senior Ocean School
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
Students will visit Sydney, Townsville and Cairns, engaging with Australian universities, marine science institutes and private enterprises. This unique blend of highly immersive STEAM activities and empowering personal development creates a once in a lifetime experience.
Program Framework
Built on the foundation of the Seven Survival Skills, the program offers three key pillars of activities, engaging ocean studies, immersive ocean project management and inspiring personal and leadership development.
CASE Senior Ocean School is a unique and exclusive program providing a holistic STEAM experience in some of the world’s most renowned locations. Returning from the expedition, students will become more focused and more inquisitive to pursue the subjects they are interested in.
Ocean Management for Young Leaders
International Academic Credentials
CASE Ocean School is accredited and approved in the USA as an Honors Level College Preparatory course
CASE Ocean School Programs are academically accredited and approved in the USA as recognised Honors Level College Preparatory courses. University of California (UC) approval demonstrates these courses are of high academic standard to prepare students for university-level studies. It ensures that CASE Ocean School graduates are identified by leading universities as high achieving, university-ready students.
In the competitive landscape of university applications both domestically and internationally, students who complete CASE Ocean School Programs will differentiate themselves from other applicants. All graduates of CASE Ocean School are eligible to receive a 5.0GPA academic transcript upon the completion of the program. The registration fee covers ongoing access to the transcript through a secure portal giving students a distinct advantage when applying to universities and jobs.
Stage I – Analysis
The analysis phase is to discover the ocean at the inspiring and amazing locations and facilities. Students will truly be immersed in the world of ocean science and activities including fisheries management, witnessing what drives the ocean food chain and participating in Great Barrier Reef projects. Stage one grows teamwork, communication and their sense of adventure in an exciting fast-paced environment.
Stage II – Synthesis
Stage two introduces the students to the ocean economy and uncovers where the future lies. Participating in the CASE exclusive program, OceanU, students will team up and put what they have learnt into a real life scenario. OceanU allows students to gain multi-faceted knowledge, cutting across multiple disciplines outside the student’s normal realm of learning.
Stage III – Thesis
At CASE ChallengeX Competition, modeled on the global X-Prize that has led to many technological advancements, the students compete in an ocean development project. Students work as a team under set guideline and timelines to professionally present to a panel of judges. The CASE ChallengeX Competition fosters critical thinking and problem solving, effective oral communication, and project management skills in a highly competitive environment.
Amazing Locations
A ‘classroom’ like no other awaits all CASE Senior Ocean School participants. Students will visit scenic Magnetic Island, jump into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and discover the mysteries of the oldest rainforest in the world. Sydney offers students the vibrant metropolitan lifestyle with pristine beaches, Townsville is the marine industry hub and Cairns is a seaside escape with the Coral Sea at their feet. A visit to the University of Sydney and James Cook University offers an insight into their future study possibilities.
Cultural Experience
Witnessing and experiencing how different cultures uniquely express themselves, encourages students to see things from different perspectives. In addition to participating in modern Australian lifestyle activities such as beach volleyball and Australian BBQ, students will also learn from the world’s oldest living civilization, the Australian Indigenous Aboriginal people. This develops a more culturally aware individual and prepares students for life in the 21st century.
Inspirational Speakers
An unforgettable experience awaits all CASE Senior Ocean School students. During personalised presentations and special events, students hear directly from guest speakers including ocean researchers, conservationists, educators, entrepreneurial minds and explorers.
Nicole Stott
Ms Nicole Stott, former NASA Aquanaut and Astronaut, is the Special Adviser to CASE. Nicole holds a word record for living under water for 18 days, and is a veteran of two space flights and 104 days working in space on both the ISS and Space Shuttle. Nicole is a believer of the inner space/outer space connection and its power to encourage appreciation and action for our planetary life systems.
Michael Aw
Michael Aw is an author, explorer and conservation photographer. His accolades include winning more than 65 international photographic awards and being named as one of the world’s most influential nature photographers by Outdoor Photography.
Tom Denniss
Tom Denniss has a PhD in Mathematics and Oceanography and has been involved in the wave energy industry for more than 25 years. Tom invented the technology of Wave Swell Energy, the world’s leading proprietary technology that converts the energy in the ocean waves into clean and zero emission electricity.
Edwina Tanner
Dr. Edwina Tanner is the Project Manager for the World Harbour Project and coordinator of the Marine Studies Institute at the University of Sydney. Her research in climate science focuses on carbon emissions, budgets, and dynamics in estuaries as well as hydrodynamic modelling. Edwina works in different locations across global harbours and ports that all have similar water and sediment quality issues.
Brett Lewis
Brett Lewis is a PhD Student at the Queensland University of Technology, science communicator and council member for the Australian Coral Reef Society. Brett’s work uses advanced imagining and sampling techniques to capture unique and previously unknown coral science and behavior that otherwise could not be discovered.
mPOWER Personal Development
Throughout the expedition students engage in mPOWER modules aimed to provide principles and guidance for their future endeavours. Students will learn the growth mindset, a concept developed by Prof. Carol Dweck of Stanford University.
Students will learn to:
- Embrace challenges
- Believe talent and ability
can be developed - View failure as a chance to grow
and persist despite obstacles - Understand effort leads to success
- Be inspired by the success of others
- Adopt an “I want to keep
improving” attitude - Learn from criticism
CASE Senior Ocean School Program
Location: Sydney, Townsville, Cairns Australia
Duration: 12 Days in country
Open to Students: Grades 10, 11 & 12
Dates: July
Program Schedule
Arrival – Sydney
The adventure begins with a flight into Sydney. Sydney is famous for its spectacular beaches and harbours. Students attend the official CASE opening ceremony and take part in an authentic welcome ceremony performed by Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Sydney
Students jump right into marine science at one the world’s leading aquatic reserves. Under the guidance of biologists, students snorkel the underwater world and use critical thinking to discover what contributes to a healthy ocean and fish production.
Sydney
A visit to the National Maritime Museum allows students to investigate sustainability and ocean health using task-based learning and the latest underwater drone technology. In the afternoon students visit Australia’s most prestigious university, the University of Sydney with a campus tour and admission session. Sightseeing of the bridge and Opera House is a must-do activity.
Sydney
The rocky platform along Sydney’s Northern Beaches is a ‘classroom’ like no other. Students learn skills to collect, record and analyse data. Learning the importance of biodiversity, adaptations and classification will help students advance in the industry.
Sydney to Townsville
Each day students are empowered through the mPower Expression Zone. This sets the right attitude for the day ahead. Students depart Sydney and fly to Townsville, Queensland. Townsville is home to some of the brightest minds in the marine industry. A motivational guest speaker will present with plenty of question time in the evening.
Townsville
A full day of adventure begins with students boarding a boat to beautiful Magnetic Island. Here they jump in and join a reef recovery project. The project aims to make a positive environmental, social and economic change for reefs and local communities. Students learn about global pressures affecting the ocean.
Townsville
In a formal setting, each ChallengeX team will sit with an industry professional to fine tune their project and ask as many questions as they wish. Students go behind the scenes at the Museum of Tropical Queensland to discover the mysteries of prehistoric oceans and changes to our climate.
Townsville
Students visit James Cook University to discover advances in Aquaculture, the fastest growing food sector. Experts engage with students as they participate in a hands-on learning experience. Transferable skills are put into action at the OceanU forum. Teams challenge each other’s perspectives, learning to be dynamic in a multi-layered business discussion.
Townsville to Cairns
After the morning mPower session, students board a bus and road-trip to Cairns. Upon arrival, students play a game of beach volleyball with their friends. The CASE ChallengeX team presentations are held as students demonstrate their creativity, project management and leadership skills. Who will go to the final round?
Cairns
A full day of adventure begins as students board a boat to the Great Barrier Reef. A large floating pontoon is equipped to host the students. Teaming up with a Master Reef Guide, they snorkel to collect critical reef health information. By the end of the day students will have a deep understanding of sustainable management and will have explored one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
Cairns
Today a ferry takes students to a barrier reef island where they spend the day as a researcher designing and performing their own project. Creating a hypothesis and method, students explore their chosen topic and present their results to the group. This project is an insight into what future studies could look like beyond school.
Cairns
A challenging morning with the CASE ChallengeX finals. Bringing together the knowledge and skills acquired, teams present to a panel of experts. To unwind, a breathtaking gondola ride takes students above the world’s oldest rainforest. The graduation ceremony takes place with the Tjapukai People. Students become immersed in the ancient culture and finish with an awards ceremony and buffet dinner.
Cairns – Departure
Expedition complete! Departing from Cairns Airport, students reflect on their journey and share stories and memories with friends they have made along the way.
*Proposed program subject to change
Parent Testimonials
“My daughter loved every minute of CASE Senior Ocean School. She found different areas of interest and met so many likeminded people – she had a fabulous time and wears her ‘wings’ with pride. Francesca made some great friends, learnt so much and was exposed to some amazing learning opportunities.”
“A high-quality trip loaded with many different experiences. Very positive feedback about the staff.”
“Superbly organized and kept the students very busy. Our son barely called us at all, he said he was too busy and having the time of his life. Socially, it was a fantastic to be with a group of positive kids. The day of snorkelling on the barrier reef was an absolute highlight. This was a fabulous experience that teenagers need – combining social and educational in a really fun way.”
“CASE Senior Ocean School provided our daughter with such a life changing experience. Danni now has a deepened interest in science, an invoked passion for marine science and a strong, focused future direction.”
“My daughter loved her trip, and it has definitely improved her confidence and interpersonal skills.”
“Very well organized and it was an experience of a lifetime for our child.”
“My daughter had so much fun whilst being in a nurturing and supportive learning environment. There was so much independence gained.”
“Ed really enjoyed the whole trip. It was great to have his eyes opened to new experiences. Overall, it was an opportunity to do something independent from family but in a safe environment.”
“My daughter felt safe and was in good professional care at all times. The staff were also very friendly and approachable. t’s been a pleasure to deal with Actura. The staff are very understanding. Efforts to keep costs to a minimum and COVID guarantees were appreciated. The program offered a valuable experience to understand what STEAM in a marine environment has to offer. Excellent stretch exercise for young women to respond and engage in new situations outside their normal comfort zones.”
“My daughter had a wonderful time, made new friends, was well cared for and had experiences which will assist in her career choices.”
Student Testimonials
“Throughout CASE Ocean School I have met many new people and made so many new friendships. I have learnt lots about marine biology in general as well as coral and the conditions that it needs to be able to grow, and how to ensure the best conditions to keep reefs healthy and pretty. We learnt how to problem solve successfully and use a growth mindset through the help of the growth mantras and the team challenges.”
“I learnt a lot about myself as a person, I learnt about how I interact with others in different situations and how others interact and what they think of me. I also learnt a lot about the ocean and entrepreneurial activities. It has been a great learning experience.”
“I have opened up my eyes to an incredible amount of wildlife and job opportunities in the field of marine science. It was amazing to see and learn firsthand the effort that is put into maintaining a healthy ocean and combat climate change. I loved snorkelling and being immersed, and indigenous culture was really special. And I was able to learn about myself through the experience.”
“I loved this experience as all the students and staff were supportive, kind and so inspiring. The activities were so much fun, and we learnt so much. I’m really sad I had to leave but the relationships I’ve made will last a lifetime.”
“From CASE Ocean School I have gained many valuable experiences and have also had a lot of personal growth. I got to do many exciting ocean related activities and learnt a lot about the physical environment. I also underwent personal development and I’ve now developed a new way in which I view things.”
“My time and experience at CASE Ocean School thoroughly exceeded my expectations as the relationships, teamwork and experiences were unparalleled to anything I have ever had before. The guidance and support of my Group Manger helped me to overcome my initial fear and apprehension allowing for me to grow and strive in many personal ways. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity and the honour of being taught and led by kind, honest and caring people.”
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was really nice which made the experience so great. I learnt so much and it gave me more options to think about when deciding what I want to do when I leave school. I loved all the activities; the food was really good, and I ended up getting on with all the people including the teachers and Group Managers really well. It will be a trip I will never forget!”
“I believe I learnt very valuable leadership skills, which I will take back to school and throughout my university career. I also developed my communication skills. This will help in many areas moving forward.”
“I learnt more about ocean sustainability. I learnt about the growth mindset and managed to become more optimistic. I was able to develop leadership and project management skills. Overall, I enjoyed CASE Ocean School and found it valuable.”
“Primarily, I have learnt to change my mindset. I came to Ocean School hoping to learn more about combating climate change! I did exactly that, but I also got invaluable information on how to change my mindset into one that will help me to achieve anything I set out to do.”
“I had the best time in CASE Ocean School, I came in knowing I wanted to go into marine science, and it really solidified that for me. It also opened more doors and showed me a whole new world of marine science. I met some really amazing people that I will keep long connections with. And I learnt from some really passionate people who were very excited to show us what they do. I’m very grateful for what I learnt and what I will take back home to be able to apply to school and life.”
“I really enjoyed CASE Ocean School and I feel it has met my expectations!! I have made so many new friends and met so many amazing people! I have learnt so much about marine biology, aquaculture and how humans are connected to the coral reefs. I enjoyed the activities such as snorkelling and learning about the indigenous culture.”
