Arbury Park Outdoor Scool
THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM BOOKINGS FEEDBACK SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WEB LINKS SCHOOL CONTEXT
STATEMENT

Physical Activity

Activity Links to learning areas
Creatureteering   Students use a simple map to find "creatures" located on buildings and other features in the school grounds. Society and Environment
   Place, space and
   environment
Health & PE
   Physical activity and
   participation
Essential Learnings
   Thinking
Key competencies
    3, 6
Hiking   Hikes include the school boundary, half day circuits of Mt George Conservation Park, an historic loop into the township of Bridgewater, and day hikes along sections of the Heysen Trail. Students learn about preparing for a safe hike. Health & PE
   Physical activity
Essential Learnings
   Identity
Key competency
    4
Orienteering   Arbury Park has two permanent orienteering courses with authentic orienteering maps. More extensive courses can be set up in nearby areas. Other map reading activities are available for younger students. Society & environment
   Place & space
Health & PE
   Physical activity
Essential Learnings
   Thinking
Key competencies
    3, 6
Web of life   A simulation game in which students play the roles of predator and prey species. To survive they must locate food and water hidden in tins in an open woodland area. The focus is on animal behaviour. Science
   Life and living
Health & PE
   Physical activity and
   participation
Essential Learnings
   Interdependence
Key competency
    3

Arbury Park Road
Bridgewater 5155
South Australia
P 08 8339 3237
F 08 8339 3313
arbury@arburypark.sa.edu.au