Outdoor Recreation
These activities involve higher levels of physical activity, practicing recreational activities that can be continued back in the school community. The learning intentions for each activity can be modified to suit the year levels indicated.
Learners experience preparing for and enjoying a safe hike. Options for hikes include the school boundary, an historic walk to the township of Bridgewater, and half-day circuits of Mt George Conservation Park.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Health and Physical Education
Years 3 and 4 AC9HP4M05
Years 5 and 6 AC9HP6M04
Years 5 and 6 AC9HP6M05
Years 7 and 8 AC9HP8M09
Years 7 and 8 AC9HP8M05
Geography
Year 5 AC9HS5K04
An introductory map-reading activity in which learners look at a variety of maps and identify their key features. They then use a simple local map to navigate a set trail similar to an orienteering course.
Arbury Park has several permanent orienteering courses that use colour, scaled orienteering maps. The courses become sequentially more challenging in distance and navigation.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Mathematics
Year 5 AC9M5SP02
Health and Physical Education
Year 5 and 6 AC9HP6M05
Year 7 and 8 AC9HP8M05
Year 7 and 8 AC9HP8M09
