Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

Experience Engage Enable

Telephone02 9816 1298

Emailfieldofmar-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Bushland adventure excursion program

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Teacher checklist

Location

Field of Mars Reserve, Pittwater Road, East Ryde

Wallumedegal Country

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Supply bus driver with Field of Mars Reserve bus information

No bus entry into Field of Mars Reserve.
Field of Mars Reserve risk management plan

View the YouTube track overview videos.

Buffalo Creek track

Doyle and Warada loop track
Cost

2025 DoE $25 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $35 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750

Term 1 - Catholic school Weeks 3 to 7  cost = DoE cost - GST free, minimum charge $750

Schools are to confirm the number of students and classes at least 7 days prior to attending. Schools will be charged based on the number of students confirmed or number of students who attend on the day (whichever is greater). 
Welfare

Students will be outdoors most of the day, walking along rugged terrain. Some students may get wet during activities. Students can opt out of splash area.

Limited wheelchair accessibility.

This excursion may not be suitable for people who have recently been unwell.
Bring

Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes.

Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform.
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Preparing for an excursion

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Bin access

All student waste to be taken home by students.
Parent/carer helpers Not required. If parents attend please ensure they wear closed shoes. No siblings.
Medical or special needs

Notify Field of Mars staff prior to excursion. 

Students, staff and visitors must not attend if unwell, even with mild symptoms. 
Extreme or wet weather

Days predicted to be above 35ºC, high winds, extreme bush fire danger and dust storms may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. 
Cancellations

Cancellations with less than 30 working school days notice will incur a $600 administration fee. 

Cancellations with less than 7 working school days notice will incur the full cost for the program based on the original booking. 

Cancellations due to weather or fire danger are exempt from fees. 

Suggested timetable for up to six groups

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 

Lunch 
12.30 - 2.00

Challenge and Aboriginal games

Bushland adventure
2.00 - 2.15

Pack up, toilets and depart

Pack up, toilets and depart

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Bushland adventure excursion

PDHPE

Program

Students will take part in an active fun day out in the bushland incorporating fundamental movement skills, sensory activities and Aboriginal games. 

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 take part in an bushland adventure completing a series of sensory activities which use fundamental movement skills.

Aboriginal games

Students will participate in traditional Aboriginal games with a focus on movements based on native animal motion.

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Syllabus outcomes and content

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

Movement skill and physical activity

  • 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

  • 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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We’d like to acknowledge the Wallumedegal Peoples of the Darug Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we stand and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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