Year 6 - The Boyne Island Challenge

​​​​​​​​​​Get ready as students participate in an action-packed journey of survivor type challenges to ultimately complete the Boyne Island Challenge.

 Base command contacts student via a UHF walkie talkie and delivers team building challenges such as designing and constructing both a shelter and a raft, building a fire and using traditional methods to start the fire, navigating the river while canoeing and pushing past comfort zones on the high ropes challenge. Using elements from the Australian Curriculum – General Capabilities -Personal and Social Capability continuum - the program targets opportunities for students to recognise emotions, become confident and resilient, appreciate diverse perspectives, work collaboratively and develop reflective practices.

Students collectively reflect at the conclusion of each challenge to acquire their epaulette  'stripes' which signifies their ability to reflect honestly on their experience and consider their learning. Upon completing each challenge, students collect a badge which assists them to conquer the Boyne Island Challenge and receive their reward.

 Duration: 4-5 days (3-4 nights)​

 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 6 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

• Express emotions appropriately
• Develop self-discipline and set goals
• Work independently and show initiative
• Become confident, resilient and adaptable

• Appreciate diverse perspectives

• 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 6 students at level 4 of the Learning Continuum of Critical and Creative Thinking.

 Inquiry – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas

• Pose questions

• Reflect on processes

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? 

• A challenger is someone who can develop and build upon their personal and social awareness. They are able to recognise their emotions, work together in a team, show resilience and persistence during difficult times, set goals and reflect upon experiences.

 WHY … are we learning this? 

• Teamwork is important not only in childhood, but it also plays an important role in helping you succeed as an adult. These fundamental life skills of teambuilding assist you in becoming an active citizen throughout your life and build your capacity to be a great leader.

 You can either- give up, give in or give it all you got!

 HOW … will you know you're successful Challenger?

I can…

• Consider my attitude and behaviour
• Create a positive frame of thinking
• Work collaboratively
• Be resilient and persevere
• Set goals
• Reflect on my actions

 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​​​​

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