Upon arrival, students are called to action with an exciting mission to escape from a deserted island. They are challenged to use their critical thinking skills and leadership skills to make the Mission Possible. Students will be challenged with team building missions, will conquer the low ropes and high ropes, catch and identify microscopic creatures, contest the rivals at the beach and take a slow blindfolded walk through the senses trail. Students use deep reflective skills to acquire beads for their tribe's Survivor necklace and meet at a daily Tribal Council to summarise their efforts and achievements for the day.
The missions all target communication, problem solving, initiative, trust and teamwork while incorporating key elements from the General Capabilities – Personal and Social Capability - strand of the Australian Curriculum. Elements such as recognising emotions, becoming confident and resilient, appreciate diverse perspectives, working collaboratively and develop reflective practices are specifically targeted and debriefed upon throughout each mission.
Duration: 3-5 day (2-4 night)
Curriculum Intent
General capabilities
Personal and social capability
The key ideas for Personal and Social Capability are organised into four interrelated elements in the learning continuum. These include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and social management. These are the program targets for year 5 students at level 4 of the Learning Continuum of Personal and Social Capabilities.
Self-awareness
- Recognise emotions
- Recognise personal qualities and achievements
- Develop reflective practices
Self-management- Express emotions appropriately
- Develop self-discipline and set goals
- Work independently and show initiative
- Become confident, resilient and adaptable
Social awareness- Appreciate diverse perspectives
Social management- Communicate effectively
- Work collaboratively
- Make decisions
- Negotiate and resolve conflict
Critical and creative thinking
In the Australian Curriculum, students develop capability in critical and creative thinking as they learn to generate and evaluate knowledge, clarify concepts and ideas, seek possibilities, consider alternatives and solve problems. These are the program targets for year 5 students at level 4 of the Learning Continuum of Critical and Creative Thinking.
Inquiry – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas
Reflecting on thinking and processesCross curriculum priorities
Sustainability
- OI.2 All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival
- OI.7 Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to explore and understand environments.
Learning Intentions:
WHAT… are we learning?
Students, in the role of a participant in the Mission Possible Challenge participate in activities to:
- To develop my personal and social awareness with a focus on leadership
WHY … are we learning this? - Everyone can be a leader, however we need opportunities to develop and practise leadership skills.
These fundamental life skills assist you in becoming an active global citizen throughout your life.
You will get out of camp what you put in to it.
HOW … will you know you're successful Challenger?
I can…
- Identify emotions and feelings
- Assess strengths and weaknesses
- Set goals
- Persevere with tasks
- Value other people's ideas
- Work collaboratively with others
- Solve problems
Students and adults will need:- Appropriate clothing for a week long camp
- Clothes that can get wet, muddy or dirty
- Two pairs of closed shoes, one that can get wet plus a pair that will stay dry.
- Sun-safe clothing and hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent already applied
- Water bottle
Catering: External caterers supply, cook and serve food