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.
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

    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
    Environmental 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