Stage 2 PDHPE | Active day out excursion

Georges River EEC

Program overview

The Active day out excursion is a Stage 2 PDHPE program for year 3 and 4 students to enjoy games, challenges and adventure in the parklands along the Georges River!

Students will be challenged in personal and small and large teams. Games will be played to develop skills and strategies in target and territory games. The day commences with mindful activities to develop a deep sense of connection to Country and wellbeing. Students will work with friends to build a base in the woodland and learn about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander connections to Country, Community and Culture. They will discover native foods for health and hygiene and use tools made from natural fibres. With growing confidence students will then participate in large group target and territory games to improve ball skills and movement. Indigenous games using items from nature and world games will be played.

Learning intention

Location

Program information

Student activities

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

Target practice

Discover Aboriginal tools and hunting techniques.

Practice your target skills using underarm and overarm throwing techniques at a given target (static or moving).

Territory games

Complete team challenges, work collaboratively and share roles and responsibilities in territory games.

World games

Learn and participate in a variety of Aboriginal and traditional games from around the world.

Bush foods and fibres

Find natural resources used by Aboriginal people throughout the parklands and in our biodiversity garden.

Wellbeing

Connect to Country with hands-on interactive experiences. Learn about the casuarina trees and their importance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Suggested timetable

Time

Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4

9.30am Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am Games and activities
11.30am - 12.00pm Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm Games and activities
1.30pm - 2.00pm Snack, conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

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

Focus area outcome

Movement skill and physical activity
  • PH2-MSP-01 applies movement skills, strategies and teamwork in physical activities

Content group

Cooperate and communicate for teamwork in physical activities

Consolidating fundamental movement skills improves health and wellbeing

Focus area outcome

Respectful relationships and safety
  • PH2-RRS-01 describes and applies skills and strategies to strengthen respectful relationships

Content group

Respectful relationships influence health and wellbeing

Actions and strategies promote safety

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

The total cost of the program will be based on the number of students confirmed at least 3 working days before your program.

If the number of students is not confirmed by this time, the total cost will be calculated using the number of students listed on the original booking form or the actual number of students who attend, whichever is greater.

An Interschool Journal request or sales order will then be prepared and sent to your school for payment.

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

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