MOE-OBS SEC 3 PROGRAMME PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIAN - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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MOE-OBS SEC 3 PROGRAMME PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIAN INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY. A Holistic Education MOE wants every child to experience a holistic education so as to develop well-rounded individuals. Outdoor Education (OE)

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MOE-OBS SEC 3 PROGRAMME PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIAN

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  • MOE wants every child to experience a holistic

education so as to develop well-rounded individuals.

  • Outdoor Education (OE) provides rich learning

experiences outside the classroom that can help

  • ur students develop holistically, building up their

resilience and ruggedness.

  • Many of these experiences cannot be replicated in

the classroom, but are very important to help our students develop 21st century competencies as well as competencies for sustainable active and healthy living.

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A Holistic Education

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Outdoor Adventure Learning Experiences for ALL

Lower Primary Upper primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary Outdoor Education in Physical Education Curriculum

  • Active and healthy lifestyle
  • Social and emotional competencies

Programme for Active Learning (Outdoor Education) 1 outdoor adventure learning camp 1 outdoor adventure learning camp 5D4N MOE-OBS Sec 3 Programme in OBS

  • Social and emotional competencies
  • Resilience, ruggedness and social cohesion

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Camp Objectives

  • Be able to deal with challenges / adversities

positively through self-directed learning and making right choices to influence their circumstances

  • Build friendships with students from different school

backgrounds and actively help each other to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner

  • Commit to play an active role in the improvement of
  • ne’s community and the environment

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What will your child/ward learn?

  • Deepen self-awareness and social awareness
  • Strengthen confidence, team communication

skills and responsible decision-making

  • Enhance responsibility for the environment
  • Inspire participants to play a greater role in the

community.

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Why Outward Bound Singapore?

  • Pioneer in Singapore’s outdoor adventure
  • Strong track record to deliver quality outdoor

adventure programme

  • Excellent record in safety

The OBS Experience “An Experience of a Lifetime”

  • Overview of the OBS

course

  • Environment where the

course will happen

  • What participants have to

say about the experience

Click on picture for video INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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OBS methodology

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Outdoor Classroom

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY. Rafting up during expedition Camping Out

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Progressive Learning

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY. Water confidence Paddling practice prior to expedition Capsize/Rescue drill Expedition

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Consequential Learning

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY. Decision making Land expedition

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Experiential Learning Cycle

GENERALISATION

What affected my thoughts and actions?

APPLICATION

What can I do differently?

Real World Goal Setting

REFLECTION

How do I feel about the experience?

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Journaling

Experiential Learning

Group Discussions

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  • Safety of students is of utmost importance
  • Competent Instructors
  • Appropriate instructor to student ratio (1 : 12-16)
  • OBS has Medical Centre manned 24/7 during

programmes

  • Robust evacuation plan in case of emergency

Compe Safety of my child/ward

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  • Full-time staff to facilitate course
  • Stringent selection criteria and process
  • 6 months of rigorous training

Competencies in skills such as:

  • Life Saving
  • CPR
  • Wilderness Advanced First Aid
  • Risk Assessment & Management

System (RAMS)

  • Expedition Planning & Management
  • Facilitation & Group Management
  • Outdoor technical skills

The OBS Instructors

Meet Our Instructors!

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY. Click on picture for video

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What will my child/ward be doing?

Day 1 Ice breakers games Team building activities Outdoor skills & camping ethics Day 2 Morning Circle Belay practice & high ropes course Team-based problem solving activities Service Preparation Day 3 Morning Circle Adventure heritage trail Trail clean-up-en-route Expedition Preparation Day 4 Expedition Circle Sea Expedition Day 5 Commitment activity Goal setting Final debrief Sample Programme Will differ from group to group

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What do I need to do to prepare my child/ward for the camp?

Your child/ward will need to be certified fit by a medical doctor to attend the OBS programme. Help your child/ward:

  • Keep fit and stay healthy
  • Set goals with them and get them to keep an
  • pen mind
  • May guide them in packing (but don’t pack for

them!)

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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Parent School OBS Participant is unwell

Staying in Touch

Family Emergency School OBS Participant

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For more information:

Frequently Asked Questions: wwww.obs.nyc.gov.sg

facebook.com/outwardboundsingapore twitter.com/outwardboundsg

  • utwardboundsg

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“Life is either a daring adventure or r noth thin ing at t all .” Helen len Kelle ller

Take the Leap!

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