Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… collaborating with our classmates to organise and plan for an overnight camp.
    • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… recognising risks and dangers whilst camping and cooking in the outdoors
    • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.
    • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

    This year, you will:
    • build knowledge, skills & attitudes for success
    • enjoy challenging outdoor activities
    • learn to succeed in unfamiliar situations, both individually and in groups
    • co-operate, solve problems, communicate, lead, take responsibility
    • understand how we can sustain a healthy environment
    • have the opportunity to achieve the William Pyke Award  

    Our course is guided by the NZ Curriculum .
    Level 5 Heath & PE relevant achievement objectives:
    A2 Experience a range of enjoyable physical activities and describe how involvement affects well-being and lifestyle balance.
    A4 Investigate & practise safety procedures & strategies to manage risk situations.
    B1 Acquire & apply complex motor skills by using basic principles of motor learning.
    B2 Develop skills and responsible attitudes in challenging physical situations.
    C3 Demonstrate interpersonal skills that help to make safe choices in a variety of settings.

    Level 5 Science relevant Achievement Objectives:
    Investigate interdependence of living things (incl humans) in an ecosystem

    Level 5 Social Sciences relevant achievement objectives:
    Understand how people’s management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.

    Summary of activities:
    Term 1: Team ABL problem solving, water safety & sports, navigation
    Term 2: Tramping, campcraft & overnight camp, environmental sustainability
    Term 3: First Aid, trip planning, weather
    Term 4: Mountain biking

    Assessment:
    You'll be self and teacher assessed, based on observations and learning journal reflections:
    - how much your skills progress over time
    - how much knowledge you gain & apply
    - your attitude & team spirit in challenging situations 

    Focus AOs Assessment

    Team building (ABL)
    Water safety & activities
    Enviromental Sustainability
    William Pike Challenge

    Team building & Interpersonal Skills,
    Positive Attitudes,
    Enviro Sustainability knowledge & contribution

    Assessment 1: Terms 1&2:
    Survivor - Kaitiaki

    Mountain Bike,
    Tramp / overnight camp,
    Survival
    William Pike Challenge

    Safety Management,
    Physical activities & motor skills

    Assessment 2: Terms 3&4
    Into the Wild

    • Assessment 1 Y9 OED 2023 Assignment

      Assessment Instructions and Task:


      During terms 1 and 2 in Outdoor Education, we’ll participate in Adventure Based Learning (ABL) and survivor activities to develop a range of interpersonal skills and responsible behaviours, ready for our Survivor Challenge and overnight camp.  


      You’ll need to use interpersonal skills, which involves communicating and working with others effectively, using clear communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving.  Responsible behaviours involves taking ownership of your actions and decisions, such as being trustworthy and accountable for your actions.


      In outdoor education, we also protect and take care of nature, including ourselves, plants and animals.  You’ll take part in planting and maintaining trees, and keeping our parks and beaches clean and beautiful.  


      You are required to:

      1. Actively participate in the Survivor Challenge activities and the lessons on camping skills and preparation.  

      2. Verbally describe what interpersonal skills and responsible behaviours you’ve demonstrated, and how this contributed to your team’s success.

      3. Actively participate in conservation activities.  This includes explaining, with examples, what conservation is, such as: protecting animals and plants; using resources wisely; reducing/reusing/recycling ‘waste’; global impact; saving habitats; stopping pollution; involving everyone to help; spreading awareness.





    • Assessment 2 Y9 OED 2023 Assignment

      Year 9 Outdoor Education Assessment 2


      Assessment Instructions and Task:


      In Year 9 Outdoor Education every student will take part in the William Pike Challenge.  


      Every student will have the opportunity to participate in at least 5 scheduled outdoor activities.  Students will also contribute to the community and the environment by participating in community activities and projects - Over 50% of the hours can be achieved through school service activities and the remaining will be in their personal time.  The last element is the passion project, this is a hobby or a sport that is totally new to the student and requires at least 20 hours or recorded project time.  The students may do more than one passion project.


      All tasks will be recorded in students’ William Pike Journals.



      Your assessment task:



      You are required to:

      1. Actively participate in the William Pike Challenge - completing all 3 elements: 

        1. Outdoor Activities (5 Activities)

        2. Community Service (20 hours)

        3. Passion Project (20 hours)

      2. Record this in your William Pike Journal