Leadership excursion

Program overview

The Leadership excursion is a Stage 3 program for students to build leadership skills. They will refine teamwork, collaboration, negotiate roles and responsibilities in physically and mentally challenging activities to This program supports high potential and gifted education (HPGE).

A fun day to rise to learn different styles of leadership and what attributes are required of great school leaders. Participate in interactive and collaborative initiative challenges that teach trust, communication skills, giving clear directions and following directives. Discover the importance of self-reflection and setting personal goals in leadership roles.

Learning intentions

We are learning to identify leadership skills and traits.
We are learning to communicate and collaborate in teams
We are learning about wellbeing in nature.

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Program information

Student activities

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

Volcanic Island

Discover the importance of clear, direct verbal instruction blindfolded partner activity to navigate safely through the explosive volcanic islands using only verbal commands.

One mob rope walk

Learn the importance of moving together and communicating well to move at the pace of your whole team as we make our way through the parklands.

Leadership games

Play games in small and large groups including the tarp fold, toxic waste, human knots, the log challenge, trust walks and more.

Team reflections

The power of leadership games is the reflection that takes place during and at the end of games. Students will be guided through reflections and slowly given responsibility for self reflection.

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

This program supports but does not explicitly teach the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus (2024)

The program has been developed to support HPGE students building leadership skills.

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.
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