Outdoor Education (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

This subject will introduce students to the basics in Outdoor Education. As part of Outdoor Education, students will undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities that help students develop lifelong skills including perseverance, teamwork and practical camping skills. Through a variety of fun and interactive lessons and camps, this subject is the perfect introduction to Outdoor Education and allows students to fully appreciate the wonders of God’s incredible creation. Students will also be introduced to the Duke of Edinburgh Award that students can complete in Year 9.

Aims

• Students will learn more about and see parts of God’s incredible and diverse creation
• Students will learn the basic skills necessary for an overnight hike
• Learn how to best work in a team
• Learn about various outdoor activities (hiking, mountain biking, surfing, kayaking, etc.)
• Learn about some amazing adventures people have been on

Topics Include

• Campcraft: Tent Pitching; Outdoor cooking; Packing a backpack; Reading a map; Using a compass
• Teamwork
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Outdoor Activities
• Adventurers

Time Allocation

• 5 periods per cycle
• This unit is offered in both Semesters 1 and 2

Prerequisites

• None

Requirements

• Levy Cost

Assessment

• Campcraft practical skills
• Participation during outdoor experiences
• Adventurers Presentation
• Journal

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27