Stage 3 | Leadership excursion

Student activities

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

Volcanic Island

Put communication and trust to the test. Working in pairs, students use clear verbal instructions to guide a blindfolded partner safely through a challenging obstacle course. Students discover how active listening, precise communication and trust contribute to effective leadership and teamwork.

One mob rope walk

Success depends on the whole team. Students work together to coordinate their movement, communicate effectively and adapt their pace so everyone can complete the challenge together. The activity highlights cooperation, shared responsibility and the importance of supporting every member of a team.

Leadership games

Students participate in a range of small- and large-group initiative challenges that develop communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving and decision-making. Activities may include the tarp fold, toxic waste, human knot, log challenge, trust walks and other team challenges.

Team reflections

Reflection turns each challenge into a leadership learning opportunity. Students consider what helped their team succeed, how different leadership approaches affected the group and what they could do differently next time. As the day progresses, students take greater responsibility for evaluating their own leadership and teamwork.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Activities in the parklands
11.30am - 12.00pm	Picnic lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Activities in the parklands
1.30pm - 2.00pm	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

• PH3-MSP-01 refines and applies movement skills, strategies and collaboration in physical activities

Content groups

Create, communicate and collaborate in physical activities

Refining fundamental movement skills enhances health and wellbeing

Focus area outcome

Respectful relationships and safety

• PH3-RRS-01 explains and applies skills and strategies to manage respectful relationships

Content groups

Manage respectful relationships to support health and wellbeing

Informed decisions and strategies enhance safety

Focus area outcome

Identity, health and wellbeing

• PH3-IHW-01 examines and explains factors that influence identity, health and wellbeing of individuals and groups

Content group

Informed decisions and actions influence 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 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 2 classes with up to 30 student leaders per group.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile. Location information
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