Active play day excursion

Program overview

The Active play day excursion is an Early stage 1 (Kindergarten) PDHPE program designed to maximise learning outcomes. Through structured outdoor games and movement-based activities, students explore the importance of physical activity, cooperation and healthy lifestyles with their favourite animal soft toy

Students spend the day in the parklands along the Georges River. During this excursion, children will develop fundamental movement skills such as running, balancing and coordination while participating in guided active play. Activities encourage students to work together, follow instructions and build confidence in a supportive outdoor environment.

Learning intentions

We are learning movement skills in groups and teams.
We are learning to be respectful and safe.

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Program information

Student activities

Student activities are differentiated, inclusive and may vary depending on the conditions.

Nature play

Students engage in our parklands nature play space to create cubbies and animal homes.

Outdoor games and exploration

Fun movement-based animal games that encourage fundamental movements, coordination and teamwork.

Picnic with animal teddies

Waste free, nutritious snacks and lunch is encouraged for our picnic under the gum trees in the parklands by the lake.

Meet our native animals

Students observe and interact with our centre's native Australian species.

All activities are lead by experienced teachers, are age-appropriate and designed to support participation and enjoyment for Early stage 1 (kindergarten) students.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1 and 2	Classes 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Animal Homes – sense of place and connection Animal Games – working cooperatively with others	Animal obstacle course – performing fundamental skills Meeting our animals – being safe and respectful
11.30am - 12.00pm	Picnic lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Animal obstacle course – performing fundamental skills Meeting our animals – being safe and respectful	Animal Homes and – sense of place and connection Animal Games – working cooperatively with others
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Focus area outcomes

Movement skill and physical activity

PHE-IHW-01 demonstrates fundamental movement skills and participates with others in physical activities

Content group

Participate with others during physical activities

Fundamental movement skills are important for health and wellbeing

Focus area outcomes

Identity, health and wellbeing

PHE-IHW-01 identifies factors that contribute to identity, health and wellbeing

Content group

Personal strengths and qualities shape identity

Caring for the body improves health and wellbeing

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Teacher information


Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student Student numbers to be confirmed 5 working days prior to the excursion.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 4 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent
Clothing	Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0