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Explore Outdoor

Students drawing

PDHPE, Wellbeing

 

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Overview

The Explore Outdoor program is the ideal program for schools looking to provide a day camp experience for their students or as a beginning or end of year activity.

The program aims to build leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience through a variety of fun, hands-on and team-oriented activities.

Mangrove Lookout
Initiative games

Excursion locations

This program is offered at the following locations. Click on an image to find out more.

*Note: Excursions at Muogamarra operate in Terms 2 and 3 only.

Bobbin Head
Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Initiative games

Students will work in small groups to complete a series of challenges. Each of these activities is designed to assist students to understand and develop leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience and include the plank walk, cannonball run and magic carpets  

On completion, students will reflect on each activity and the qualities they thought were important in providing an effective outcome.

Shelter building

Working as a small team, students must construct a shelter using a tarp, ropes, pegs and any natural resources around them. Students must work together to design and build their shelter, using the skills of the whole group.

Wellbeing walk to nature spot

Students will navigate their way through the bush during a bush walk. On arrival at their destination, they will participate in a silent challenge encouraging positive connections with nature and developing skills in reflection, relaxation and resilience.

Art in nature

Students will sit in a special nature spot to connect with the natural environment around them. Using watercolours (provided by Gibberagong), the students will draw and paint their chosen subject. This immersion experience provides each student with the opportunity to study the detail and beauty of the natural setting. Artworks will be provided to the teacher to be taken back to school.

NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather

Time Class A Class B Class C Class D
10.00am Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day
10.10am Morning Tea
10.30am Initiative games Shelter building Wellbeing walk to nature spot Art in nature
11.15am Shelter building Initiative games Art in nature Wellbeing walk to nature spot
12.00pm Wellbeing walk to nature spot Art in nature Initiative games Shelter building
1.2.45pm Lunch
1.15pm Art in nature Wellbeing walk to nature spot Shelter building Initiative games
2.00pm Conclusion and depart

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Excursion locations

Bobbin Head

Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Bus access map

Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation

Please ensure you print a copy and provide to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion.
Cost

2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free

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

NOTE:  National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition
Class numbers and size

Up to 4 classes 

Max. 30 students per class
Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Social Stories

Bobbin Head

Muogamarra (coming soon)
What to bring

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

Students wear sports uniform.
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 excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

PDHPE K-10 Syllabus 

Outcomes

A student:

> investigates and participates in physical activities to promote the benefits of physical activity on health and wellbeing PD2-8

> Demonstrates self management skills to respond to their own and others’ actions PD2-9

> demonstrates a range of interpersonal skills that build and enhance relationships and promote inclusion in various situation? PD2-10

Content

Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles

  • participate in physical activities in natural environments in the local area and reflect on the enjoyable components of participation, eg outdoor recreation
  • identify and practise strategies to promote health, safety and wellbeing

 

Health, Wellbeing and Relationships

  • explain how persistence and meeting challenges strengthens identity
  • explore how overcoming a challenge or adversity can unite a group of diverse people
  • make positive contributions to group activities, for example:

    - work in a group to achieve a set task or goal

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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