PDHPE

Year 11 Community and Family Studies excursion

Year 11 Community and Family Studies recently embarked on an Amazing Race/treasure hunt excursion around the Sydney CBD.

Planning, communication, organisation, decision-making and independence were integral concepts of our learning in class and as such, this excursion provided  a great way to engage in real world learning.

Thanks very much to Elyssa Bassili and Nywere Majak who kindly put together this reflection about the day which I hope you will enjoy reading.

Year 11 Community and Family Studies students went on a great tour around the city last week, which was a huge success. In keeping with their current unit on "Individuals and Groups," students were given the chance to put together their own groups for the day, encouraging teamwork and collaboration. Mrs. Brogan and Mr. Houseman met the students at Hyde Park exactly at 9:00 a.m. to begin their journey.

One of the main objectives of the excursion was to allow the students to navigate public transportation independently with their groups. Accordingly, they took charge of catching the train to the city, gaining valuable firsthand experience of utilising public resources and understanding how they function.

Students began on an exciting search of applying clues along their journey, guided by a resource sheet specifically prepared to lead them to various locations around the city. This resource assisted them with achieving various tasks and eventually led each group to meet our teachers at specific locations.

The excursion proved to be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning, giving students firsthand knowledge of the interaction of individuals and organisations within a community. They were able to more adequately understand the concepts they had been studying in class by putting themselves in real-world settings.

The success of this excursion would not have been possible without the dedication and guidance of Mrs. Brogan and Mr. Houseman.Their dedication to providing an informative and fun experience for students is admirable. The students express their greatest appreciation for their efforts in making this trip enduring.

The Year 11 Community and Family Studies excursion was a huge success. Students had a fantastic day of learning, working together, and problem-solving. This not only enhanced their learning but also contributed to their personal development. It is clear that the skills and information gained during this excursion will surely help the students succeed in their assessments and beyond.

Year 12 PDHPE Big Day out excursion

On the 22nd of May the Year 12 PDHPE students attended the HSC Big Day Out Lecture Excursion. This excursion brought together industry experts and world renowned athletes to discuss experiences relating to their specific fields, with the aim of providing information relevant to the Stage 6 PDHPE Syllabus. The speakers at this event included Sports Coach John Quinn who spoke about the Core 2 unit factors Affecting Performance and his experiences as an elite coach, along with representatives from the Cancer Council, The Heart Foundation and Dementia Australia who spoke to us about our Core 1 unit Health Priorities in Australia. This lecture provided extensive insight regarding the leading health issues in Australia, and how they can be improved. The special guest for the day was Australian Cricket Player, Nathan Lyon who gave us an overview into the factors that affect his performance which included psychological aspects and nutrition. To end the lecture Sports Medicine Dr Tom Cross delivered an informative presentation pertaining to the prevention and treatment of common sports injuries, in conjunction with his experiences dealing with professional athletes. Overall, the day was extremely informative and a great way the PDHPE class can extend their learning for the HSC. On behalf of our PDHPE class, we would also like to thank Mrs Brogan for organising this event along with Mr Carlos and Miss Nikitovic for providing us with the opportunity to attend the event and extend our knowledge in the lead up to the HSC examinations. 

“This excursion was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the syllabus and content that we are required to know for the HSC. The speakers were all informative and it was pretty engaging.”  - Kritika Aryal, Year 12 PDHPE 

“The BigDayOut PDHPE excursion was a great way to gain a further understanding from those who have worked closely with professional athletes and the cricketer himself to gain a further understanding of their lives and their everyday lifestyle.” - Nicholas Boustani, Year 12 PDHPE

By Alessandra Bova and Hannah Johnston