MOE-OBS Challenge Programme 2019PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANSMAYFLOWER 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

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 outdooradventure

learning camp

MOE-OBSChallenge

Programme

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

MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL8 to 12 APRIL 2019

Programme Coordinator: Mr Eric Wong (HOD/PE&CCA)

Email: wong_yih_chon_eric@moe.edu.sg

Learning Outcomes & Objectives

Resilience Social Cohesion

Concerned Citizen

Confident Person

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

3 Components

Pre-course Lessons

5-day Expeditionary Course Conducted by OBS

Post-course Lessons

Pre-course Lessons

Outdoor Education in PE Lessons CCE Lessons

Pre-course Lesson with Form Teacher

School Briefing to Students

Pre-course preparation

SAMPLE 5-day course

Post-course follow-up

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Team/ ProblemSolving Activities

Adventure Activities, Preparation forExpedition

Single/Multi-Mode Land/ Water-Based Expeditions

CommitmentActivity, Peer Feedback & Active Planning

Debriefing / Reflection Time / Peer Appraisal / JournalingGetting to know you & team socialisation

Building competence & confidence

Surmounting challenges as a TEAM, develop resilience as individuals, sense of achievement as a WHOLE

Peer feedback,transfer of learning

Integrating blue and

green spaces for

exciting programmes

Post-course Lessons

Post-course Lesson with Form Teacher

Journaling

Sample CCE Lesson Reflection Activity

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 instructorOutward Bound Singapore: pioneer in Singapore’s

outdoor adventure Strong track record to deliver quality outdoor adventure

programmes Leading practices in risk management and safetyDedicated, professional medical staff on 24hr standby Supported by SCDF & Police Coast Guard Emergency

Medical Services

(a) Pre-Course Medical ScreeningYour child/ward will need to be certified fit by a medical doctor to attend the 5 – Day Expeditionary Course.

Why is there a need for medical screening?

- To establish current and accurate health status to determine individual’s suitability for the course

- 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 the course based on current health status of child/ward

Priority on Safety and Well-Being

(b) During Course Management of your child’s well-beingWhat are the measures put in place?

- Instructors will conduct daily and pre-activity check and will monitor your child’s well-being.

- There is a 24-hr medical centre in OBS with nurse practitioner on standby to provide medical support.

- MOE-OBS will carry out/seek any medical treatment deemed necessary to maintain your child’s well-being.

Priority on Safety and Well-Being

Some administrative information:

- Ensure ALL fields in the Course Registration Form are completed

*Parents to note:

- Medical check-up has to be done within 6 months of start date of course.

- Parents must acknowledge medical report before consenting to child’s participation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

Journeying with Your

Child

DOsDo listen to your

child’s concerns.

Do set goals with your child.

Do affirm your child’s effort to make positive changes.

DON’TsDo not pack your

child’s bag for him or her.

Do not create anxiety with assumptions.

Do not frighten your child with “horror” stories.

Communication Channel

Parent

School ProgrammeCoordinator

(Tel: _________)

OBS/*MOE HQ

Participant

*MOE HQ staff on 24-hr standby during every MOE-OBS Challenge Programme

ParentParticipant OBS/*MOE HQ

School ProgrammeCoordinator

Information Kit

Infographic Packing List

Note: Expedition items are provided by OBS

ST Photo Story 17072017: Teenage Rite of Passage

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/teenage-rite-of-passage

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/singapore-tonight/mon-30-jul-2018-10575380

New Blue and Green Belts

Channel News Asia 31/07/2018: Coney Island

https://www.instagram.com/moesingapore/

Narrative: Students’ perspectives

New Media Branch: #MOEOBSTakeover