MOE-OBS Challenge Programme 2020 PRE-COURSE BRIEFING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS KUO CHUAN PRESBYTERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
KUO CHUAN PRESBYTERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 16 – 20 March 2019 School ProgrammeCoordinator : Mr Danny Ng ng_geok_koon_danny@moe.edu.sg Partner Schools: Swiss Cottage Secondary School Woodland Secondary School
Students’ Sharing MOE-OBS Challenge Programme Video
Mainstream / Social and Digital Media Webpage on OBS website (to be updated soon)
ST Photo Story: Teenage Rite of Passage http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/teenage-rite-of-passage 17 July 2017
Channel News Asia: Coney Island https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on- New Blue and Green Belts demand/singapore-tonight/mon-30-jul-2018-10575380 31 July 2018
New Media Branch: #MOEOBSTakeover https://www.instagram.com/moesingapore/ Narrative: Students’ perspectives 28 May 2017
1. What is the MOE-OBS Challenge Programme? Content 2. What will my child learn from the programme? Overview 3. What is the 5-day Course in OBS? 4. How do I register my child for the 5-day Course in OBS? 5. What are the safety measures for my child/ward during the 5-day Course? 6. What is the communication channel? 7. How can I help my child?
• Develop well-rounded individuals Holistic • Outdoor Education (OE) provides rich Education 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 Lower Upper Lower Primary Upper Primary Adventure Secondary Secondary Learning Outdoor Education in Physical Education Curriculum Experiences • Active and healthy lifestyle • for ALL Social and emotional competencies Programme for 1 outdoor 1 outdoor MOE-OBS Active Learning adventure adventure Challenge (Outdoor learning camp learning camp Programme Education) • Social and emotional competencies • Resilience, ruggedness and social cohesion
What is the 3 COMPONENTS MOE-OBS Challenge Pre-course Lessons and Programme? Preparation 5-day Expeditionary Course Conducted by OBS Post-course Lessons
EH(13 Pre-course Lessons Outdoor Education in PE Lessons CCE Lessons and Preparation Pre-course Lesson with School Briefing Form Teacher to Students
Slide 12 EH(13 @ PSOEB, do we have new pics to showcase here? Eliza HAMBALI (NYC), 23/7/2019
5-day Course in OBS
Post-course Sample CCE Lesson Reflection Lessons Activity Post-course Lesson with Form Teacher Journaling
What will my child learn from the Programme? Learning Outcomes and Objectives Learning Outcomes & Objectives Social Resilience Cohesion Confident Concerned Person Citizen
1. Duration The 5-day course spans over 5 days and 4nights. More 2. Intensity about the The 5-day course experience is set in an outdoor 5-day course environment with activities conducted in all in OBS weather conditions, over prolonged durations in the day. 3. Journey-Based Concept It is designed to allow for self-propelled/self- sufficient journey which allow opportunities for students learn to overcome physical and mental challenges, while taking ownership through involvement in responsible planning and decision-making. Students will travel with their group from campsite to campsite with an OBS Instructor.
Sample Pre-course Post-course preparation follow-up 5-day course Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Team/ Problem Adventure Single/ M ulti-M ode Commitment Solving Activities Activities, Land/ Water-Based Activity, Peer Preparation for Expeditions Feedback & Active Expedition Planning Debriefing / Reflection Time / Peer Appraisal / J ournaling Getting to know Building Surmounting challenges as a Peer feedback, you & team TEAM , develop resilience as transfer of competence & socialisation individuals, sense of learning confidence achievement as a WHOLE
OBS Heads to Mainland Singapore Integrating – LianheZaobao the blue and green spaces on mainland Singapore
Pre-Course Medical Examination Your child will need to be certified fit by a medical doctor for the OBS Course. Priority on Why is there a need for medical examination? To determine your child’s suitability for the Safety and course based on current and accurate health Well-Being status To determine how best to provide a suitable level of care , especially for students with pre- existing conditions To help parents/guardians make an informed decision on their child’s participation in the course based on current health status of child/ward
Conditions of Non-admission Epilepsy / fits / seizures – Any episodes within the last 2 1 years Unavoidable allergens resulting in severe allergic reaction – 2 e.g. traces of allergen, insect bites, unknown allergens 3 Thalassemia M ajor 4 Diabetes condition requiring Insulin injections Condition of 5 M itral valve prolapse with regurgitation Non- Condition(s) of Concern (applicants are encouraged to see their own admission + attending/ family doctor for the conditions listed below) 6 Breathing problem e.g. exercise induced asthma Condition(s) 7 Blood disorder e.g. anaemia of Concern 8 Severe obesity – Body M ass Index (BM I) above 35 Severe Behavioural and/ or psychological conditions e.g. 9 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Any condition requiring administration of injections (by self 10 or with help) or medical equipment support – e.g. Epipen Any conditions that may impair movement and/or adversely 11 affect safety to self or others during the Course
Parents to note: * To facilitate the registration process, KCPSS will be Important making arrangement for your child to go through the Information pre-medical screening during the afternoons of Post- Exam Period on 16 & 17 October , 1 – 5pm. * KCPSS will borne the medical screening cost. Students who require to have tetanus vaccination are to pay the vendor directly. The cost of the vaccination is $33.51 . Alternatively, you may bring your child for the vaccination at any clinic before 16 Oct. * The Medical Examination Form (parents to declaration child’s health status) will be distributed on 2 Sep (Mon) must be submitted to school by 11 September 2019 (Wed) NOTE: Students who fail to abide to the stipulated deadline will not be put through the medical screening. They will have to make their own arrangement for the screening and bear the cost.
NOTE: The medical team will need the record of your child’s vaccination record. The action taken by them will be as follows: 1. Medical screening cannot be passed 2. Medical team will administer the Tetanus Vaccination (payment required)
Risk Management People What are the Competent and qualified, full-time OBS instructors safety Small group size of 12-14 students per instructor measures for my child Dedicated, professional medical staff on 24-hr standby during the 5-day Course? Track Record • Pioneer in Singapore’s outdoor adventure education delivering quality outdoor adventure programmes • Professional practices in risk management and safety
Management of your child/ward’s well-being What are the What are the measures put in place? safety Instructors are trained in Wilderness Advanced measures for First Aid Daily, pre-activity and post-activity checks are my child conducted to ensure your child/ward’swell-being during the 5- The medical facility in OBS with outdoor nurse day Course? practitioner(s) is on 24-hr standby to provide medical support Medical treatment will be to your child/ward, if required
The Communication Channel School Participant OBS Parent Programme Coordinator School Programme Participant OBS Coordinator Parent * MOE and OBS are on 24-hr standby during every MOE-OBS Challenge Programme 5-day course
When will I be informed? Y ou will be informed when your child/ ward requires further medical attention, e.g. sent out to clinic or hospital, instead of daily updates of your child/ ward during the course. Scenario 1: OBS informs Parent via School OBS will Student requires School informed Student assess, further medical & complains of treat & attention at clinic Parent/Guardian injury/illness monitor and/or hospital informed Scenario 2: OBS maintains status quo, and will not inform School/Parent/Guardian OBS will Student re-joins Student assess, the group and complains of treat & continues on the injury/illness monitor course
1. Share purpose of the programme & motivate him/her How can I 2. Emphasise the importance of working together to achieve team goals - “It’s not about winning but working help my together ” child? 3. Help your child to set goals Pre-course - What does he/she want to achieve from programme? - What are his/her strengths that can be tapped on? 4. Encourage your child to maintain a positive outlook 5. Be receptive to advice and feedback 6. Be brave in facing the unknown and stepping out of his/her comfort zone to take on new challenges 7. Role model what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle 8. Bring your child outdoors and exercise with him/her 9. Have fun and enjoy the whole experience!
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