Active play day

PDHPE

Bring your favourite animal toy for a day of fun and adventure.

Together we will explore our sense of place and belonging in the natural world as we move, play and connect together on Darug Country. We listen to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stories that share messages about staying safe and meet Tiddalick's friends Pesto, Pistachio and Pickle to show care and respect to small creatures. We will play different games to develop movement skills including balancing, sprinting, and catching using our nature play gardens and the woodland in the parklands. Cooperative games provide opportunities for students to play fairly, increase spatial awareness and promote safety to enhance enjoyment and motivation.

Students are encouraged to bring a healthy litter free lunch to enjoy a picnic in the parklands with their friends and favourite animal toy.

Maximum four classes per day.

Location

Essential information

Cost
Year Cost
2025/26
  • Department of Education Schools $22 per student
  • Non-government Schools $28 per student
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
Suggested timetable
Time Classes 1 and 2 Classes 3 and 4
9.30am Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am

Activity 1 - Animal Homes and  - sense of place and connection

Activity 2 - Animal Games - working cooperatively with others

Activity 1 - Animal obstacle course - performing fundamental skills

Activity 2 - Meeting our animals - being safe and respectful

11.30am - 12.00pm Lunch and toilets
12.00am - 1.30pm

Activity 1 - Animal obstacle course - performing fundamental skills

Activity 2 - Meeting our animals - being safe and respectful

Activity 1 - Animal Homes and  - sense of place and connection

Activity 2 - Animal Games - working cooperatively with others

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

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