Outdoor Education – Stage I
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The study of Outdoor Education provides students with opportunities to experience personal growth and to develop social skills, self-confidence, initiative, self-reliance, leadership, and collaborative skills.

The development of their relationship with natural environments has a positive impact on students’ health and wellbeing and create a lifelong connection with nature and a commitment to responsible activity in natural environments.

What will be in the course?

Through the study of three focus areas, students develop skills and understanding in preparation and planning for outdoor experiences, risk management, and conservation practices, and develop their teamwork and practical outdoor skills.

Students build their understanding of ecosystems and the impacts of human actions and decisions through the study of natural environments and wilderness areas. They develop knowledge and understanding of environmental systems and their conservation.

Key Focus Areas

Focus Area 1: Environment and conservation
Theory and practical learning – research and application of learning

Focus Area 2: Planning and management
Practical learning – journey focused

Focus Area 3: Personal and social growth and development
Reflection on outdoor experiences

The purpose of the focus areas is to equip students with the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding required for safe and effective engagement with natural environments. This includes developing the ability to plan and prepare thoroughly, manage potential risks through informed strategies, and learn strong teamwork and decision-making skills vital for successful outdoor activities and journeys.

How will I be assessed?

The below details of the planned tasks shows where students have the opportunity to provide evidence for each of the specific features of the assessment design criteria.