Weekly outline

  • General

  • 1 February - 7 February

    Kia ora year 9 outdoor enthusiasts

    Welcome to Outdoor Ed, I cannot wait to go on this learning journey with you and I look forward to see your love, appreciation and knowledge of the world around you grow! The first week we will look at what the term ahead will hold and complete ice breaker activities!

    Your only job is to bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, try new things, be challenged and from time to time find yourself outside of your comfort zone - all with the goal of growing greatness in each and everyone of you! 

    Nga mihi

    Ms Wessels

    See below what the curriculum will encompass over the next 2 years: 

    Outdoor Education: 

    Outdoor education provides students with opportunities to develop personal and social skills, to become active, safe, and skilled in the outdoors, and to protect and care for the environment.

    Outdoor education includes adventure activities and outdoor pursuits. Adventure activities foster students' personal and social development through experiences involving co-operation, trust, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, communication, leadership, responsibility, and reflection. Through outdoor pursuits, students develop particular skills and attitudes in a range of outdoor settings. Outdoor pursuits include biking, orienteering, bush walking, tramping, camping, kayaking, sailing, following rope trails, and rock climbing.
    In outdoor education programmes, the four dimensions of hauora are enhanced through safe, challenging, and enjoyable learning experiences in the outdoor environment.

    Through the socio-ecological perspective, students will investigate the importance of the outdoor environment and outdoor activities to the well-being of all New Zealanders. They will critically examine social, cultural, scientific, technological, and economic influences on outdoor activities, on the environment, and on how the environment is used.

    The enhancement of hauora through outdoor education requires school-wide policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate activities, safe practices, and the most suitable community resources are selected, used, and evaluated.

    Students require a range of structured, sequenced, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in outdoor education. These include:

    • adventure activities and outdoor pursuits that focus on physical skill development, fun, and enjoyment
    • adventure activities and outdoor pursuits that focus on the development of personal and interpersonal skills
    • learning about the traditions, values, and heritages of their own and other cultural groups, including those of the tangata whenua
    • opportunities to learn about the environmental impact of outdoor recreation activities and to plan strategies for caring for the environment
    • planning strategies to evaluate and manage personal and group safety, challenge, and risk
    • finding out how to access outdoor recreation opportunities within the community.

  • 8 February - 14 February

    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.


    Thursday:

    • Names Games
    • Class Expectations

  • 15 February - 21 February

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


    Tuesday:

    • Distance Learning

    Thursday:

    • ABLs - River Crossing Variations

  • 22 February - 28 February

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


    Tuesday:

    • Sustainability Documentary - 'Our World - South Pacific Ocean of Islands'
    • Documentary Questions

    Thursday:

    • ABLs - Ultimate Pipeline

  • 1 March - 7 March

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


    Tuesday:

    • Distance Learning
    • Finish Documentary and Corresponding Questions
    • Pick Passion Project

    Thursday:

    • Distance Learning
    • Water Sustainability Inquiry - Inquire & Discover

  • 8 March - 14 March

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


    Tuesday:

    • Sustainability Inquiry - Choose theme & develop questions

    Thursday:

    • Sustainability Inquiry - Develop questions & begin research

  • 15 March - 21 March

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


    Tuesday:

    • ABL's - Marshmellow Tower, Tic Tac Toe & Paper Scissors Rock

    Thursday:

    • ABL's - Paper Scissors Rock, Tic Tac Toe & Fill the Bucket

  • 22 March - 28 March

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING... on positive attitudes by developing my ability to accept challenges, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.



    Tuesday:

    • Kayaking and SUP Skills Trip Preparation
    • ABL's - 

    Thursday:

    • Kayaking and SUP Skills Trip

  • 29 March - 4 April

    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.
    • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.


      Tuesday:

      • Add trip and community service to WPCA Hub
      • Playdoh Pictionary 9OED1 vs 9OED2

      Thursday:

      • Sustainability Inquiry - Explore and Analyse

    • 5 April - 11 April

      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.
      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.



        Tuesday:

        • Easter Tuesday

        Thursday:

        • ABL's - Toxic Waste & Skip

      • 12 April - 18 April

        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.
        FOCUS / ARONGA

        FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.



          Tuesday:

          • Introduction to term 2 tree planting
          • Sustainability activity

          Thursday:

          • Sustainability activity
          • ABL activities: Blindfolded activities to focus on collaboration, team work and trusting your peers

        • HOLIDAYS

        • HOLIDAYS

        • 3 May - 9 May

          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.


          FOCUS / ARONGA

          FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

          • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.
          • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by viewing videos and discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's forestry industry and tree species in preparation for our tree planting trip on Thursday 6 May.


            Tuesday 4 May:

            • Information and videos in preparation for Thursday's Tree planting on a farm in Karaka. Please refer to the email sent by Mrs Petra Priest on 2/5/2021 for the full details. We will also go over these in class. 
            • Sustainability activity continued

            Thursday 6 May:

            • Trees for Survival tree planting in Karaka. Meet in W7 at 08:30 sharp!

          • 10 May - 16 May

            FOCUS / ARONGA

            FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

            • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.
            • We are FOCUSING... on positive attitudes by developing my ability to accept challenges, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.


            Tuesday:

            • Community Service hours logged
            • Sustainability Inquiry

            Thursday:

            • Teacher Only Day
          • 17 May - 23 May

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

            • We are PLANNING... so that we can... plan a menu for our overnight camp
            • We are PLANNING ... so that we can .... collaborate to organise a successful overnight camp

            Activities:

            • Finalise tent and cooking groups
            • Practice cooking skills

          • 24 May - 30 May

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

            • We are EXPLORING... camping and tramping activities by discovering equipment, skills and knowledge needed for an overnight camping trip in tents

            Activities:

            Cooking: safely setting up equipment and how to safely make a meal

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

            • We are PLANNING... so that we can... plan a menu for our overnight camp
            • We are PLANNING ... so that we can .... collaborate to organise a successful overnight camp



          • 31 May - 6 June

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

            • We are PLANNING... so that we can... plan a menu for our overnight camp
            • We are PLANNING ... so that we can .... collaborate to organise a successful overnight camp


            Activities:

            • Go over kit list and equipment needed for overnight camp
            • Finalise and approve menu's for each food group

          • 7 June - 13 June

            FOCUS / ARONGA

            FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

            • We are FOCUSING... on identifying the risks and safety protocols needed whilst overnight camping
            • We are FOCUSING... on enhancing our understanding of camping and cooking skills in practice on the overnight camp

            Activities:

            • Recap of expectations and activities for the overnight camp
            • Sorting camping equipment for each group 
            • ABL Games 

            Thursday night - Overnight camp!!!!

          • 14 June - 20 June

            REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

            REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

            • We are REFLECTING on … our first camping experience by… reflecting on any barriers and enablers.
            EXPLORE / TŪHURA

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

            • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.


            Tuesday:

            • Overnight camp reflection and log into WPCHub
            • Work on Sustainability project

            Thursday:

            • Sustainability escape room

          • 21 June - 27 June

            REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

            REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

            • We are REFLECTING on … our first camping experience by… reflecting on any barriers and enablers.
            EXPLORE / TŪHURA

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

            • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.
            FOCUS / ARONGA

            FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

            • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.


            Tuesday:

            • Overnight camp reflection and log into WPCHub
            • Tramping worksheet

            Thursday:

            • Bike passport & MTB skills course - please bring PE gear

          • 28 June - 4 July

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA

            EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

            • We are EXPLORING … MTB cycling skills & MHJC Pump track 
            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

            • We are PLANNING... a social action so that we can... share our inquiry findings about environmental sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.



              Tuesday:

              • Bike skills & Mountain biking on MHJC Pump Track

              Thursday:

              • Bike skills & Mountain biking on MHJC Pump Track

            • 5 July - 11 July

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                • We are PLANNING... a social action so that we can... share our inquiry findings about environmental sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.



                Tuesday:

                • Mountain biking MHJC Pumptrack

                Thursday:

              • HOLIDAYS

              • HOLIDAYS

              • 26 July - 1 August

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday:

                • MHJC Pump track biking skills

                Thursday:

                • Tramping / Camping required equipment 
                • Appropriate clothing
                • Packing a tramping pack
                • First aid and survival kits

              • 2 August - 8 August

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday:

                • Complete Activity on Google Classroom: First Aid and Survival Kits

                Thursday:


              • 9 August - 15 August

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday:

                • Teacher only day

                Thursday:


              • 16 August - 22 August

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday:


                Thursday:


              • 23 August - 29 August

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Navigation refresher worksheet
                • How to use a compass
                • Google MEET
              • 30 August - 5 September

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks
              • 6 September - 12 September

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks
              • 13 September - 19 September

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks
                • Google MEET Thursday 11am
              • 20 September - 25 September

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #3 Hunua Worksheet
              • 27 September - 3 October

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #3 Hunua Worksheet
              • HOLIDAYS

              • HOLIDAYS

              • 18 October - 24 October

                FOCUS / ARONGA

                FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
                • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice


                Thursday:

                Google Meet at 11:30 (invite will be sent)

              • 25 October - 31 October

              • 1 November - 7 November

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
                • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we candemonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Survival Skills Worksheet
                • Google MEET - Thursday @ 12pm
              • 8 November - 14 November

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
                • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we candemonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Assessment 2 Scenario
                • Google MEET - Thursday @ 11:30am
              • 15 November - 21 November

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
                • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we candemonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Assessment 2 Scenario
              • 22 November - 28 November

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Distance Learning - Get Outdoors Week NZ Tasks
              • 29 November - 5 December

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Top 5 Basic Survival Skills Activity
              • 6 December - 12 December

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • Top 5 Basic Survival Skills Activity
              • 13 December - 19 December

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.


                Tuesday & Thursday:

                • 2021 OED Reflection