Wellbeing in nature excursion

Program overview

Wellbeing in nature excursion is a Stage 3 Creative Arts and PDHPE immersive outdoor learning program that supports student wellbeing through meaningful connections with the natural environment.

Students participate in a collection of creative and mindful activities and nature-based experiences designed to engage the senses, encourage calm and curiosity, and provide opportunities to pause, notice and connect with the world around them. Students are inspired by observations in nature to engage in fun, open-ended, intuitive and experimental creative processes, in a supportive and safe setting.

Wellbeing in nature provides a positive and engaging school wellbeing experience that nurtures mindfulness, connection to nature and a sense of belonging.

Learning intention

We are learning to use our senses to mindfully connect with and explore nature.
We are learning how to practise simple strategies in nature that support our wellbeing.
We are to express our ideas, feelings and connection to nature through creative art experiences.

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Program information

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Wellbeing in nature
11.30am - 12.00pm	Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Inspired by nature
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Snack, conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus (2024)

Visual Arts

Outcome

CA3-VIS-01 – Makes artworks in intentional ways to represent ideas about their world, and explains ways artists are influenced by contexts and how artworks are interpreted by audiences

Content addressed

Making – Artists represent their world in intentional ways through their artmaking practice

Apply understandings of materials and processes to represent intended ideas in artworks
Use drawing materials and techniques to create artistic effects to represent subject matter or ideas in intentional ways
Explore artistic conventions and ways to represent subject matter and ideas in compositions

Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

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

Identity, health and wellbeing

Outcome

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

Content addressed

Informed decisions and actions influence health and wellbeing

Engage in outdoor activities and evaluate the benefits to learning and wellbeing

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus (2024) © 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 $26 per student Non-government schools $32 per student Costs include high quality art materials and resources for student use. 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. 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