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MOE-OBS Sec 3Programme 2018PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
<Orchid Park Secondary School>
A Holistic Education
• Develop well-rounded individuals
• Outdoor Education (OE) provides rich learning experiences outside the classroom and helps our students to develop holistically, building up their resilience and ruggedness
• Authentic learning experiences help our students to develop 21st century competencies as well as competencies for sustainable, active and healthy living
Why Outdoor Education?
Outdoor Adventure Learning
Experiences for ALL
Lower Primary Upper PrimaryLower
SecondaryUpper
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 outdooradventure
learning camp
MOE-OBS Sec 3 Programme
• Social and emotional competencies• Resilience, ruggedness and social cohesion
MOE-OBS Sec 3
Programme
Learning outcomes and objectives
Programmecomponents
Pre-course lessons
5-day course
Post-course lessons
Safety
Medical screening Purpose
Administrative information
Things you can do to help your child
Pre-course
Post-course
Q&A
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
• Commit to play an active role in the improvement of community and environment.
• Build friendships with students from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner.
• Be able to deal with challenges positively through self-directed learning and making right choices to influence their circumstances.
ResilienceSocial
Cohesion
Concerned Citizen
Confident Person
MOE-OBS Sec 3
Programme:
3 components
Pre-course lessons
5-day Expeditionary Course Conducted by OBS
Post-course lessons
Pre-courseLessons
Outdoor Education in PE Lessons CCE Lessons
Pre-course Lesson with Form Teacher School Briefing to Students
Sample5-day
Expeditionary Course
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Team-building /Problem-
solving activities
Challenge Rope CourseMulti-mode land / sea expeditions on
Pulau Ubin and/or mainland Singapore
Commitment Activity, PeerFeedback &
Active Planning
Debriefing / Reflection Time / Peer Appraisal / Journaling
Getting to know you &
teamsocialisation
Building competence & confidence Overcome challenges as a TEAM Develop resilience as individuals
Sense of achievement as a WHOLE
Peer feedback,transfer of
learning
Challenge Rope Course
Possible Land
Expedition Mode
Possible Sea Expedition
Mode
Integrating blue and
green spaces for
exciting programmes
Post-courseLessons
Post-course Lesson with Form Teacher
Journaling
Sample CCE Lesson Reflection Activity
Safety:Risk
Management
Positive learning experience and well-being of students is a priority
Competent and qualified, full time OBS Instructors
Small group size of 12-16 students per instructor
OBS: pioneer in Singapore’s outdoor adventure Strong track record to deliver quality outdoor
adventure programmes
Leading practices in risk management and safety
Instructors supported by dedicated, professional medical staff during programmes
Supported by SCDF & Police Coast Guard Emergency Medical Services
Safety:On Site Medical Centre
Communication channel(In case of an emergency)
ParentTeacher
Coordinator
OBS/*MOE HQ
Participant
*MOE HQ staff on 24-hr standby during every MOE-OBS Sec 3 Programme
ParentParticipantOBS/
*MOE HQTeacher
Coordinator
COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESSMEDICAL SCREENING
Medical Screening:
Purpose
Why is there a need for medical screening?
- Course activities is not the norm from day to day activities
- To establish current health status to determine individual’s suitability for programme
- To determine how best to provide a suitable level of care, especially for individuals with existing conditions
- To help parents make an informed decision on child’s/ward’s participation in programmebased on current health status of child/ward
Medical Screening:
Your child/ward will need to be certified fit by a medical doctor to attend the MOE-OBS Sec 3 Programme.
Compulsory to have tetanus vaccination
-HPB website to check (Login with SINGAPSS)
(https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/nirp/eservices/login)
Cost of the Programme
$100 open to all students including foreign students
(School subsidies $50, Student co-pay $50 through edusave)
Medical Screening $20 through edusave
(You will have to bear the cost if you prefer to have your own doctor to carry out the medical examination)
Tetanus Jab Cost: $35 (Estimated) cash to be paid by student
Timeline for OPSS
Camp dates:
Group 1: 15 to 19 Oct (3E & 3NT)
Group 2: 22 to 26 Oct (3NA)
Medical Screening: July
Things you can do to help your
child:
Pre-course
Share with your child the purpose of the programme. Emphasise the importance of working together to achieve team goals. It’s not about winning but working together.
Encourage your child to maintain a positive outlook, be receptive to advice and feedback. Be brave in facing the unknown and stepping out of their comfort zone to take on new challenges.
Role model what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle. Bring your child outdoors and exercise with them.
Have fun and enjoy the whole experience!
Help your child to set goals for themselves. What do they want to achieve from this programme? What strengths do they have that they can tap on?
Things you can do to help your
child:
Post-course
Reflect with your child on the progress he/she has made. Ask your child to share his/her experiences, what went well and what did not, etc.
Reflect with your child on lessons learnt (both positive and negative experiences) during the programme. Help your child to apply what he/she has learnt in daily life.
Affirm your child’s effort to make positive changes. Help your child to set new goals for him/herself and work towards achieving them.
Encourage volunteerism. Provide opportunities for your child to contribute to society.
Acknowledge your child’s feelings and accomplishments.Celebrate their successes and talk about areas he/she did not do as well. Encourage your child/ward to talk about how he/she feels on achieving or not achieving a goal.
OBS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Q&A
Thank You“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all .”
Helen Keller