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The PRCS Outdoor Education programme aims to fulfill the three learning outcomes of risk assessment and management, physical health and well-being as well as sense of place with the environment through a series of differentiated activities for the Secondary 1 to 3 students.
The curriculum focuses on imparting essential skills such as pacing, mastering cardinal directions, first aid, outdoor cooking, and the construction of outdoor shelters. By addressing these core competencies, the program equips students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for outdoor exploration and self-sufficiency.
Secondary 1
Secondary 1
In the Secondary 1 curriculum, students are introduced to a range of valuable outdoor education (OE) skills. For instance, they learn the art of pacing, which equips them with the ability to estimate distances in the wilderness.
Additionally, through dedicated lessons on Risk Assessment, students acquire essential skills for evaluating and managing risks. e.g heat injury, before engaging in any activity.
Furthermore, as they transition from primary school, a Sense of Place lesson helps them establish connections between their past experiences and their new environment. This holistic approach culminates in the Experiential Learning Program (ELP) at the end of the semester, where students have the opportunity to apply and further develop their OE skills in a practical setting.
Secondary 2
Secondary 2
In the Secondary 2 curriculum, students gain essential outdoor living skills through engaging Outdoor Cooking lessons, where they learn to prepare simple yet satisfying recipes such as French Toast.
Additionally, the First Aid component of the curriculum educates students about managing sprains and strains, equipping them with crucial knowledge for outdoor activities.
Furthermore, a simulated Treasure Hunt lesson provides students with hands-on experience in orienteering and navigation, as they work to locate various checkpoints around the school compound. This multifaceted approach ensures that students are well-prepared for outdoor adventures while also fostering valuable life skills.
Secondary 3
Secondary 3
In the Secondary 3 curriculum, students engage in a comprehensive OE program designed to challenge and enhance their outdoor living skills. For instance, in the Blindfolded Tent-pitching activity, students are provided with various "obstacles" to simulate authentic outdoor environment when pitching a shelter.
Through lessons on risks management, students also learn how to safely manage a shelter for emergency evacuation, further honing their essential life skills.
All these essential lifeskills will culminate in their MOE-OBS challenge (MOC) in Semester 2, where students have the opportunity to apply and showcase their newfound expertise in a real-world setting.
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