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

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) provides rich learning experiences outside the classroom that can help our 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. INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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 1 outdoor 1 outdoor Active Learning 5D4N MOE-OBS adventure learning adventure learning (Outdoor Sec 3 Programme camp camp Education) in OBS • Social and emotional competencies • Resilience, ruggedness and social cohesion INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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 one’s community and the environment INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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. INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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.

OBS methodology INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Outdoor Classroom Rafting up during expedition Camping Out INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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

Consequential Learning Decision making Land expedition INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Experiential Learning Cycle Real Goal World Setting REFLECTION How do I feel about APPLICATION the experience? What can I do differently? GENERALISATION What affected my thoughts and actions? INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Experiential Learning Journaling Group Discussions INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Compe Safety of my child/ward • 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 INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

The OBS Instructors • Full-time staff to facilitate course • Stringent selection criteria and process • 6 months of rigorous training Meet Our Instructors! Competencies in skills such as: • Life Saving • CPR • Wilderness Advanced First Aid • Risk Assessment & Management System (RAMS) Click on picture for video • Expedition Planning & Management • Facilitation & Group Management • Outdoor technical skills INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

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

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 open mind - May guide them in packing (but don’t pack for them!) INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Staying in Touch Family School OBS Participant Emergency Participant Parent School OBS is unwell INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

For more information: Frequently Asked Questions: wwww.obs.nyc.gov.sg facebook.com/outwardboundsingapore twitter.com/outwardboundsg outwardboundsg INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.

Take the Leap! “Life is either a daring adventure or r noth thin ing at t all .” Helen len Kelle ller INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY.