Issue 01/2014
February
[Teachers at the former Bukit Timah Railway Station as part of the OE module of the Diploma in PE Programme (in-service)]
What’s this all about?
This is a bi-annual newsletter to update and excite teachers about
what is happening in Outdoor Education in Singapore schools.
A note from Roy Lee, Assistant Director, Physical
& Sports Education (Outdoor Education)
Food for
Thought
“It is good to realize
that if love and
peace can prevail on
earth, and if we can
teach our children to
honor nature’s gifts,
the joys and
beauties of the
outdoors will be here
forever.”
Jimmy Carter
Dear PE Colleagues,
A Happy New Year to all! 2014 is an exhilarating year for us as it is the
first time that Outdoor Education (OE) is included as part of the PE
Curriculum to enable our students to be confident and comfortable in
the outdoors.
I urge all of you to explore diverse possibilities in the teaching of the OE
syllabus and provision of the quality outdoor learning experiences (such
as walks, camps, journeys) for our students. With a team of committed
HQ staff in the OE Section and dedicated teachers teaching OE, I
believe we can inspire our students to develop the necessary attitudes,
skills and knowledge that are essential for them to thrive in the future.
What is your vision for OE and the Outdoor Learning Experiences that
you will provide for your students? How can we better support you in the
teaching of the OE syllabus? You can email me your thoughts at
Roy_Lee@moe.gov.sg. I look forward to hearing your views.
What’s coming up at the MOE Adventure Centres!

Enhancements to the Centres will be made in Semester 2 this year.
These include caving systems, edible gardens, outdoor cooking areas
and more outdoor adventure facilities. These will provide a more
diverse range of educational facilities to enhance the students’
learning experiences at the Centres! More information will be
provided in July!
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Professional Development Courses
in Outdoor Education in 2014
Title of Course
 Teaching Outdoor Education in PE (Primary)
 Teaching Outdoor Education in PE (Secondary)
 Designing and Implementing Meaningful Camping
Experiences and Outdoor Learning Journeys
 Instructors' Course for MOE Outdoor Adventure Facilities
 Overseas Trip Planning Course
 Refresher Course for Instructors on MOE Outdoor
Adventure Facilities
TRAISI
Code
91363
91365
91367
91642
90383
90214
Duration
Course date/s
1 day
1 day
2 days
(residential)
5 days
3 days
1 day
3 Mar (Mon) or 9 Apr (Wed)
4 Mar (Tue) or 10 Apr (Thu)
27-28 Mar (Thu-Fri)
5-9 May (Mon-Fri)
9-11 Jul (Wed-Fri)
2 (Thu), 7 (Tue), 10 (Fri), 13
(Mon) Oct
Contact us
Roy Lee (Mr)
Roy_Lee@moe.gov.sg
Primary School Curriculum Team
Cindy Ng (Ms)
Cindy_Ng@moe.gov.sg
Doreen Foo-Chng (Ms)
Doreen_Foo_Chng@moe.gov.sg
Chew Ting Ching (Ms)
Chew_Ting_Ching@moe.gov.sg
Johnson Lock (Mr)
Johnson_Lock@moe.gov.sg
Secondary / Pre-U Curriculum Team
Susanna Ho (Dr)
Susanna_Ho@moe.gov.sg
Kuang Yoke Wee (Mr)
Kuang_Yoke_Wee@moe.gov.sg
Era Sidhu (Mrs)
Cheong_Era@moe.gov.sg
Tay Chiew Guat (Ms)
Tay_Chiew_Guat@moe.gov.sg
Useful Resources & Links
Pri 1 & Sec 1 OE in PE lesson plans
Go to OPAL- OPAL/Gateway/Subject/Physical Education/2013
Events
Safety
 Notification: Enhancing Safety of Adventure and Camping
Activities (GA/09/13)
 Framework for the Management & Operation of Climbing
Walls and High Challenge Courses in Schools
o http://intranet.moe.gov.sg/schoolsafety
o Do approach us if you are thinking of building
adventure facilities such as climbing walls and we
will assist you with the safety considerations and
design process!
MOE Adventure Centres
Enquiries
MOE_PESE_Branch@moe.gov.sg
Booking
www.moeadventurecentres.sg
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