Bushland adventure excursion program

Teacher checklist

Location	Field of Mars Reserve, Pittwater Road, East Ryde Wallumedegal Country Google maps - Apple maps
	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.
View	Preparing for an excursion
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	Challenge and 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

Learning activities

Please note: This program is currently in development. Content and activities may change.

Students will be involved in a range of outdoor challenges that focus on teamwork, fundamental movement skills, and fair play.

Challenge and Aboriginal games

Students will participate in a range of challenge-based and Aboriginal games. These games will focus on teamwork, movement skills and fair play.

Bushland adventure

Students will go on a guided bushwalk where they will be encouraged to explore, use their senses and support each other.

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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Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

address Field of Mars Reserve
Pittwater Road
East Ryde NSW 2112

telephone 02 9816 1298

email fieldofmar-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Bushland adventure excursion program

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Suggested timetable for up to six groups

Time

Classes A, B, C

Classes D, E, F

Learning activities

Please note: This program is currently in development. Content and activities may change.

Syllabus outcomes and content

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

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