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Wild Water Challenge

Students using planks

Health, Wellbeing and Relationships

 

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Overview

This action-packed day is full of water based activities that promise an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to practice interpersonal skills and resilience.

From the thrilling River Challenge sponge throwing game to the STEM task of building shelters to withstand a water storm from students with super soakers, this program is all about fun and problem solving. Not only will they have a blast, but they will also develop essential interpersonal skills.

Best of all this takes place in your own school grounds, creating a memorable day for everyone.

This program is perfect for those hot end of year months as students are guaranteed to get wet!

Special Note

This program is only available for bookings in Terms 1 and 4.

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Water games

Inquiry questions

How can I manage transitions and challenges?

How do empathy, inclusion and respect have an impact on myself and others?

Session 1 River Challenge 

Students will work in small groups to complete a series of teamwork challenges.These challenges culminate with a playful sponge throwing event, team against team across a ‘river’ marked on the ground.  Each of these activities is designed to assist students to understand and develop leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience.  

Session 2 Shelter Building 

Working in small teams, students will construct a shelter using tarps, ropes, pegs and poles. Students must work together to design and build their shelter using the skills of the whole group. The shelter will then be tested to see if they can withstand a weather storm as members of opposing teams unleash their super soakers on each other. 

Session 3 Water Games 

A series of water based camp games will test student’s interpersonal skills as they communicate and problem solve within their team. These games are a great opportunity to practice personal resilience and their ability to work well as part of a team while trying to not get too wet!

NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to disucss.

Time Class A Class B Class C
9.30am - 11.00am Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
11.30am - 12.45pm Session 3 Session 1 Session 2
1.30pm - 2.45pm Session 2 Session 3 Session 1

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Location

Your school

Cost

2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class. 

Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation

Please provide one outdoor learning space/school oval/local sporting field for all participating classes for the duration of the day. 

Access to a tap/water source is also required

What to bring

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

Students wear gear and shoes that can get wet + dry clothes to change into at the end of the day.

Adverse weather

On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.

Medical notifications

Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

PDHPE K-10 Syllabus

Outcomes

A student:

> evaluates the impact of empathy, inclusion and respect on themselves and others PD3-3

> applies and adapts self management skills to respond to personal and group situations PD3-9

> selects and uses interpersonal skills to interact respectfully with others to promote inclusion and build connections

 

PDHPE K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2018

 

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