Quest
Service & Community
An immersive Year 9 experience
Quest is Korowa’s alternative immersive experience for Year 9 students, running in tandem with Trek. Over four weeks, students engage in a purposeful program centred on service, community connection and personal development.
Through meaningful projects and partnerships, Quest challenges students to think beyond themselves, work collaboratively and understand their capacity to contribute positively to the world around them, all within a structured, supported school-based experience.
The Quest Experience
A program of purpose, connection and contribution
Connection, Contribution & Discovery
A meaningful Korowa experience
Quest is often described by students as a time of connection, contribution and discovery, a period when they learn not only what they can achieve together, but the satisfaction that comes from purposeful action. As part of Korowa’s Year 9 program, Quest reflects the School’s commitment to developing thoughtful, capable and compassionate young women.
What
What is Quest?
Quest is a four-week program built around collaborative, project-based learning. Students work in teams to plan and deliver initiatives that benefit others, engaging with community organisations, sustainability projects and service-based learning opportunities.
Throughout Quest, students are encouraged to take ownership of their work, setting goals, managing time, solving problems and reflecting on their progress. The experience is intentionally immersive, allowing students to focus deeply on contribution, connection and personal growth.
why
Why Quest?
At Korowa, we recognise that students grow in different ways and thrive through different kinds of challenge. Quest exists to provide a powerful immersive experience that emphasises social responsibility, leadership and real-world impact, while remaining grounded in community engagement.
Quest reflects Korowa’s belief that learning is enriched when students apply their values, skills and energy to projects that matter, developing empathy, perspective and confidence through purposeful action.
Benefits
What students gain
Quest supports students to develop skills and qualities that extend well beyond Year 9, including:
- Leadership and initiative
- Empathy and social awareness
- Collaboration and communication
- Problem-solving and planning
- Confidence in contributing ideas and action
- A sense of purpose and agency
Students often emerge from Quest with a deeper understanding of themselves and their role within their community, alongside a strengthened belief in their ability to make a meaningful difference.
Preparation
Preparation, care & support
Quest is carefully structured and supported by Korowa staff who guide students throughout the experience. Clear expectations, routines and reflection are embedded into the program, ensuring students feel supported, challenged and encouraged.
Wellbeing and connection are prioritised, with staff working closely with students as they navigate new responsibilities and collaborative projects.
Community
Community & sustainability
A defining feature of Quest is its focus on community and sustainability. Students engage with real issues and real people, learning that leadership can take many forms, from listening and supporting, to organising, advocating and creating change.
These experiences help students connect learning with lived experience, reinforcing values of responsibility, care and contribution that are central to a Korowa education.
Choices
Is Quest right for my student?
Korowa understands that Year 9 is a significant developmental stage, and that students differ in how they engage with challenge and growth. Quest sits alongside Trek as a valued alternative immersive experience, offering families meaningful choice.
Students and families are supported to select the experience that best aligns with their interests, readiness and strengths, ensuring every student has the opportunity to engage deeply and grow with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How does Quest differ from Korowa's Trek?
Quest is a four-week immersive Year 9 experience focused on service, community engagement and personal development. While TREK centres on wilderness-based experiential learning, Quest offers a different kind of immersion through collaborative projects, sustainability initiatives and community partnerships. Both programs are purposeful, supported and valued pathways.
Is Quest a complete alternative to Trek? Or a modified version?
Quest is a distinct and intentional program, not a modified version of Trek. It has its own structure, learning focus and outcomes, designed to support students who thrive through community-based, service-led and project-focused experiences.
What kinds of activities do students take part in during Quest?
Quest students work together on meaningful projects that benefit others. These may include environmental initiatives, sustainability projects, and partnerships with local organisations. Students are actively involved in planning, problem-solving and delivering projects, developing leadership and collaboration skills along the way.
How is student wellbeing supported during Quest?
Quest is carefully structured and supported by Korowa staff who guide students throughout the four weeks. Clear routines, expectations and regular reflection are built into the program, ensuring students feel supported, connected and challenged in a positive and manageable way.
How do families decide whether Quest or Trek is the best fit?
Korowa recognises that every student is different. Families are supported to consider their daughter’s interests, strengths and readiness when choosing between Quest and Trek. Staff are available to guide these conversations so families can make a confident, informed decision.
How does Quest benefit families after they return?
Students often return from Quest with increased confidence, stronger communication skills and a deeper sense of social responsibility. These qualities positively influence how students engage with learning, relationships and leadership opportunities in the senior years.
Book a tour to learn more about Quest at Korowa and discover how Year 9 students are supported to build confidence, resilience and independence.
