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2019 MOE-OBS Challenge Programme PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
BARTLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY
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 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-OBSChallenge
Programme
• Social and emotional competencies• Resilience, ruggedness and social cohesion
BARTLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL11 Feb – 15 Feb 2019
Programme Coordinator: Ms Charissa Ong
Email: [email protected]
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
ResilienceSocial
Cohesion
Concerned Citizen
Confident Person
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
3 Components
Pre-course Lessons
5-day Course
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 / Journaling
Getting to know you & team socialisation
Building competence & confidence
Surmounting challenges as a TEAM, develop resilience as indThis is an example of what a 5-day course may look like. Please note that students will be placed in groups, known as a watch. These watches will consist of students from other
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
Guiding Principles
1. Positive learning experience and well-being of students is a priority
2. Small group size of 12-16 students per instructor
Outward Bound Singapore:
- 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
(a) Pre-Course Medical Screening
Your child/ward will need to be certified fit by a medical doctor to attend the MOE-OBS Challenge Programme.
Why is there a need for medical screening?
- To establish current and accurate 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 programme based on current health status of child/ward
Priority on Safety and Well-Being
Schedule for Medical Screening
Venue:Music Room
Class Reporting Time
2E1 4.30 pm
2E2 1.15 pm
2E3 12.30 pm
2N1 2.00 pm
2N2 3.45 pm
2T1 3.00 pm
Medical Screening
• All students are required to be certified fit by a medical doctor to attend the 5-day course.
Cost of medical screening will be borne by the school, unless:
- Your child/ward does not show up on the day of the screening
- You prefer to take your child/ward to your preferred GP
• Tetanus vaccination is compulsory
Check vaccination status of child in Health Booklet
Log on to https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/nirp/eservices/login
using SINGPASS
Cost: $25 (please bring cash)
(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.
- Fill in relevant sections of form BEFOREmedical screening, but DO NOT give consent yet.
- After medical screening, acknowledge the medical report BEFORE consenting to your child’s participation.
- Date of consent must be AFTER date of medical screening
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please select NO if:• Your child is no longer on
follow-up with a physician because his/her symptoms are under control
• Declare the history and details in the “Additional Information on Medical Condition” box on page 4
• Request for a copy of the supplementary forms from me and submit it with the registration form
Please select NO if:• Your child is no longer on follow-
up with a physician because treatment is no longer helpful, but still has symptoms of his/her behavioural/psychological condition
• SelectYES for question 3K• Declare the history and details in
the “Additional Information on Medical Condition” box on page 4
• Request for a copy of the supplementary forms from me and submit it with the registration form
Supporting your child in his/her journey
Communication Channel
Parent
School ProgrammeCoordinator
(Tel: 6288 9013)(ext: 226)
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
Place-holder for Screenshot of
Updated Infographic
Place-holder for Screenshot of
Updated Packing List
Note: Expedition items are provided by OBS
Mainstream / Social and Digital Media
Webpage on OBS website(to be updated soon)
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
FAQs Q:
What are the sleeping arrangements for this Course?
A:
A variety of tents are used (e.g. 12-man teepee tents, 4-man tents, etc.). Regardless of the type of tents used, the students are always separated by gender for their sleeping arrangements.
FAQsQ:
What sort of meals will my child/ward be having during the Course?
A:
Food rations will be provided. These may include udon noodles, instant noodles, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), biscuits, canned food etc.
FAQsQ:
What will be my child/ward’s source of water be?
A:
Filtered water from the OBS reservoir on Pulau Ubin (if they are on Ubin) and potable water from water coolers (if they are on mainland SG).
FAQs
Q:
What happens if my child falls ill halfway through the Course?
A:
If students face any discomfort during the course, they can alert the OBS staff members (just like during PE lessons). Students will be referred to the OBS Medical Centre (where necessary) for assessment and monitoring and will be given time-out from the course (where necessary) before re-joining the course.
If necessary, the child will be brought to a polyclinic or KKWCH for medical attention and the School Programme Coordinator will be informed.
In the event that the participant is unwell and unable to continue with the course, he/she will be taken out of the course.
FAQsQ:
Is there a number to call if I urgently need to reach my child in the event of a family emergency?
A:
Please contact the school and me in such an event so that we can get in touch with the OBS Programme Manager.
Q&A
INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY
Thank you!