MOE-OBS Sec 3Programme 2018PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

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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