Bushland adventure | Stage 1 PDHPE excursion
Program overview
Students will participate in an engaging and active day in bushland, where they will develop fundamental movement skills and practise fair play through Aboriginal games and sensory activities. They will also build self-management and interpersonal skills by demonstrating respectful communication, cooperation, and positive interactions.
Learning intention
- We are using fundamental movement skills to move our bodies.
- We are learning to work as a team to complete activities.
Activities
Bushland adventure
Students will embark on a bushland adventure, engaging in a variety of sensory activities designed to enhance their awareness of the natural environment. These activities will incorporate fundamental movement skills and encourage students to connect physically and mindfully with the bushland setting. Through exploration and hands-on experiences, students will develop their coordination, spatial awareness, and confidence in outdoor movement.
Aboriginal Games
Students will participate in traditional Aboriginal games that emphasise movements inspired by native animals. These games not only promote physical fitness and fundamental movement skills but also provide cultural insight into the ways Aboriginal Peoples connect with and learn from the natural world. These games foster positive social interactions and a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Location
Field of Mars Reserve
Main location – including risk assessment and risk management advice, bus map and track overview.
Essential information
Cost and details
Cost 2026 |
DoE $27 per student – GST free Non-gov $37 per student – GST free, min charge $750 per class Term 1 – Non-gov weeks 3 to 6 cost = DoE cost – GST free, min charge $750 |
Classes |
Maximum 6 classes. |
Bring |
Sports uniform, backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, reusable name tag. |
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Preparing for your excursion |
Welfare |
Rugged bushwalking, limited wheelchair accessibility. May not suit recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program. |
Extreme or wet weather |
Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. |
Booking policy |
Confirm student numbers and classes 7 days in advance. |
Cancellation fee |
Less than 30 working school days – $600 Less than 7 working school days notice – full cost Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0 |
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 |
Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary
Syllabus outcomes and content
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus (2024)
Movement skill and physical activity
Outcomes
- Demonstrates fundamental movement skills and fair play in physical activities PH1-MSP-01
Content
Participate with others safely and fairly in physical activities
- Participate in and describe the purpose of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games and activities
Self-management and interpersonal skills
Outcomes
- Describes and demonstrates self-management and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts PH1-SMI-01
Content
Interpersonal skills support positive interactions and cooperation
- 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
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