Description

Our Outdoor Education programme offers an immersive and hands-on journey learning the basics of navigation, risk management, and environmental care, while participating in exciting activities right here in Ōtepoti Dunedin and surrounds. If you're passionate about the outdoors, enjoy working in a team, and want to develop into a confident and capable individual, then join us for an unforgettable learning adventure.

What you'll be learning:

• Rock Climbing: Master techniques on our school climbing wall and experience the thrill of natural rock during our climbing camp to Long beach.

• Mountain Biking: Develop your riding skills on Dunedin trails and venture further afield to Naseby on a two-day camp.

• Orienteering: Challenge yourself with navigation courses around Dunedin.

• Paddling: Experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting and stand up paddleboarding.

• Tramping & Camping: Enjoy day tramps around Dunedin and learn essential overnight camping skills.

• Understanding our Environment: Develop essential navigation, map reading, and weather pattern analysis skills.

• Whakatipu Tangata: Connect your behaviour with Te Taiao – the natural world.

Description:

Year 11 Physical Education offers a vibrant mix of practical activity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. If you are looking for a subject that challenges you physically, intellectually, and socially, while exploring how movement connects to who we are, then Year 11 PE is for you. You'll gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge that will set you up for success in further PE studies and a wide range of career pathways.

What you'll be learning:

• Strategic Play & Performance: Refine your game by applying effective movement strategies in a practical team performance context, such as basketball.

• Kotahitanga: Discover the power of unity and collaboration.You'll actively demonstrate strategies to promote kotahitanga/togetherness in three diverse team sports like volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and football.

• Culture, Science & Performance: Dive into the world of Ki-O-Rahi to understand how cultural contexts and scientific principles enhance movement and play.

• Hauora in action: Participate in different movement experiences such as inline skating and gain a deeper understanding of how physical activity contributes to your overall hauora.

Description

Year 11 Physical Education with Health combines physical activity with essential health knowledge. This subject is perfect for students who enjoy being active, want to deepen their understanding of health concepts, and are keen to develop practical skills for a balanced and successful life. You'll gain valuable experience and theoretical insights from both the Physical Education and Health Studies domains, empowering you with crucial life skills for navigating the complexities of modern life.

What you'll be learning:

• Strategic Play & Performance: Refine your game by applying effective movement strategies in a practical team performance context, such as basketball. You'll learn to analyze your own and others' play to achieve success, understanding the 'how' behind peak performance.

• Culture, Science & Performance: Dive into the world of Ki-O-Rahi to understand how cultural contexts and scientific principles enhance movement and play.

• Decision-Making:  Apply decision-making to explore socio-ecological (personal, interpersonal, societal) perspectives on significant issues. You'll explore contemporary topics like alcohol & drugs, relationships & sexuality, or mental health.

• Enhancing Well-being through Manaakitanga: Discover practical strategies to enhance Hauora in real-world situations involving alcohol & drugs, relationships & sexuality, or mental health.