Games day
PDHPE
A day to develop skills in games and activities!
Connect to self, others and Country in a day of play and team challenges out on Country. Enjoy the beauty of the natural environment and develop your sense of place and wellbeing. Students will learn aborignal and traditional games to develop fundamental movement and interpersonal skills. They will have fun using and learning about Aboriginal tools such as boomerangs, coolamons, woomeras, and grinding stones . They will be challenged as they find their way through obstacles and create a camp base. A day that promotes connection, teamwork, fair play, self-management and wellbeing in a natural setting.
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy litter free lunch to enjoy a picnic in the parklands with their friends.
Maximum four classes per day.
Location
Essential information
| Year | Cost |
| 2025/26 |
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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
| Time | Classes 1 and 2 | Classes 3 and 4 |
| 9.30am | Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets | |
| 10.00am - 11.30am | Games and challenges for self and within teams | Traditional games to hop, skip, slide, glide, shake, throw and bounce |
| 11.30am - 12.00pm | Lunch and toilets | |
| 12.00pm - 1.30pm | Traditional games to hop, skip, slide, glide, shake, throw and bounce | Games and challenges for self and within teams |
| 1.30am - 2.00pm | Snack, conclude and depart |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus (2024)
Focus area outcomes
Movement skill and physical activity
- PH1-MSP-01 demonstrates fundamental movement skills and participates with others in physical activities
Content groups
Participate with others during physical activities
Fundamental movement skills are important for health and wellbeing
Complementary content for fundamental movement skills are important for health and wellbeing
Focus are outcomes
Respectful relationships and safety
- PHE-RRS-01 identifies how respectful relationships and safety contribute to wellbeing
Content group
Respectful relationships support health and wellbeing
Focus area outcome
Identity, health and wellbeing
- PHE-IHW-01identifies factors that contribute to identity, health and wellbeing
Content groups
Factors and characteristics can shape identity
Caring for the body improves health and wellbeing
Focus area outcome
Self-management and interpersonal skills
- PHE-SMI-01 identifies and demonstrates self-management and interpersonal skills
Content group
Interpersonal skills support positive interactions and cooperation
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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