Outdoor Education

Duration: 
Semester
Compulsory: 
No

Outdoor Education provides Year 10 students the opportunity to extend their learning outside of the classroom by engaging in a range of learning experiences that challenge the individual. This subject is offered in addition to the Healthy Lifestyles course (one compulsory semester) and Physical Education (elective semester option).

Content

The Year 10 Outdoor Education program is designed to provide students with both individual, group responsibility and resilience in the outdoor setting.  The aims of the course are to develop group dynamics, teamwork, communication, leadership skills and to develop necessary knowledge and understanding around planning adventurous journeys.

Students will participate in the following practical activities:

  • Orienteering (via Kayaking and by foot)
  • First Aid (Full day course)
  • Bush Walking
  • Overnight Camp (2 nights)
  • Bouldering

Assessment

Students are assessed using the MYP assessment criteria and levels of achievement. Students are assessed on the following:

  • Knowledge and Understanding
  • Planning for Performance
  • Applying and Performing
  • Reflecting and Improving

Special Requirements

Please be mindful, while Le Fevre High School supports the Outdoor Education Program and allocates funding towards its administration, an additional fee of $200.00 is associated with student’s participation, which includes students fully accredited first aid course and camp fees.

CARE • COMMITMENT • CO-OPERATION • RESPECT

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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