Bushland adventure excursion | Stage 1 PDHPE

Program activities

Activities may change to suit student needs, timing and weather conditions.

Bushland adventure

Students practise selected fundamental movement skills, including static and dynamic balance, through sensory activities and movement challenges in bushland. They adjust their body position and direction to move with control around people, objects and uneven surfaces, follow safety instructions and encourage others while completing activities as a group.

Aboriginal games

Students participate in Aboriginal games and activities that use movements inspired by native animals. They practise selected fundamental movement skills, communicate with teammates and follow agreed rules that support safe, fair participation. Students describe the purpose of the games and respond respectfully to different game outcomes.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes A, B, C	Classes D, E, F
9.45–10.30	Introduction, recess and toilets	Introduction, recess and toilets
10.30–12.00	Bushland adventure with fundamental movement skills	Aboriginal games
12.00–12.30	Lunch and toilets	Lunch and toilets
12.30–2.00	Aboriginal games	Bushland adventure with fundamental movement skills
2.00–2.15	Pack up, toilets and depart	Pack up, toilets and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Students will learn to

• demonstrate static and dynamic balance during physical activities
• use spatial awareness to move safely around people, objects and natural features
• explain how rules and fair play support safe participation
• participate in and describe the purpose of Aboriginal games and activities
• communicate and cooperate during group activities
• respond respectfully to different game outcomes

The excursion directly supports the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus (2024) through outdoor movement challenges, Aboriginal games and cooperative physical activities.

Movement skill and physical activity

Outcome

• PH1-MSP-01 – Demonstrates fundamental movement skills and fair play in physical activities

Participate with others safely and fairly in physical activities

Students:

• Demonstrate spatial awareness in relation to people, objects and the environment when participating in physical activities
• Demonstrate and explain how fair play and rules contribute to safety in group activities
• Participate in and describe the purpose of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games and activities

Fundamental movement skills support health and wellbeing

Students:

• Demonstrate static and dynamic balances with different body parts

Self-management and interpersonal skills

Outcome

• PH1-SMI-01 – Describes and demonstrates self-management and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts

Interpersonal skills support positive interactions and cooperation

Students:

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills that contribute to positive and respectful interactions
• Demonstrate ways to respectfully win and lose in different contexts
• Demonstrate communication skills in group activities to support 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

Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary

participate, cooperate, communicate, challenge, direction, movement, coordination, spatial awareness, fair play, confidence, teamwork, Aboriginal, Darug, Wallumedegal, bushland

Cost, class numbers and booking

Cost

DoE $27 per student – GST free

Non-government school $37 per student – GST free, minimum charge $750 per class

Term 1 non-government weeks 3 to 5 – DoE cost, GST free, minimum charge $750

Classes

Maximum 6 classes, with up to 30 students per class.

Program costs

Program costs may change. If program costs change after you book, you will be charged at the original cost.

Booking policy

Confirm final student numbers and classes 7 working school days before the program.

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Risk assessment and accessibility

Field of Mars Reserve risk assessment – main location

The program includes bushwalking on uneven natural tracks. Some program areas at Field of Mars Reserve may be wheelchair accessible.

Students who are unwell should not attend.

Classroom teachers are expected to attend and actively supervise students throughout the excursion.

Notify Field of Mars EEC before the visit about medical, mobility, sensory, communication or other support needs so reasonable adjustments can be considered.

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What students should bring

School sports uniform, backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunscreen, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes and a reusable name tag.

Weather, cancellations and rescheduling

The program may be modified, postponed or cancelled because of predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms.

Cancellation or rescheduling with less than 30 school days’ notice before the booking date – $650

Cancellation with less than 14 school days’ notice before the booking date – full program cost

Cancellation due to unsafe weather or fire danger – $0