Learning for Life (Outdoor Education)
Discover how Northbrooks' Outdoor Education programme builds resilience, character, and environmental awareness in students through camps, expeditions, and hands-on activities.
Outdoor Education: A.C.E. Programme (A.C.E - Adventure, Character, Environment)
LLP Student Outcomes
The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) committee oversees the delivery of lessons in Outdoor Education (OE) and provides opportunities for stretch programmes across three tiers. The Northbrooks OE curriculum’s design aligns with our subject’s national syllabus and policies such as 21st Century Competencies and the Singapore Teaching Practice (STP). Our vision is for every Brooksian to be a physically active individual who is an advocate for the environment. In addition, it is our hope that every Brooksian graduate will possess values of adaptability and resilience to impact the community.
Outdoor Education Framework
Brooksians will undergo quality Physical Education (PE) lessons to hone their decision-making and build confidence and values of teamwork in belaying practice and cycling lessons.
Brooksians will be prepared in outdoor skills and apply them in the level camps in outdoor settings.
Brooksians who desire a higher level of challenge will be afforded opportunities to embark on expeditions and competitions to test their skills at the highest level.
LLP Student Outcomes
A Confident Person who has acquired skills for safe participation and conduct of various outdoor activities/pursuits. Brooksians develop self-awareness, is adaptable and resilient. They are able to think independently and critically to develop themself and ensures personal safety and the safety of others.
An Active Contributor who seeks to develop a champion learning mind set and demonstrates the school values, and the SEL competencies to work effectively in teams and exercise initiative to achieve desired goals.
A Concerned Citizen who is able to connect and care for the community and environment. He has strong civic consciousness and takes an active role to lead and improve the environment and the lives of others around him.
Signature OE Programmes and Activities
OE in PE Lessons
Students undergo a series of modular activities in their three-year outdoor education curriculum. In Secondary One, they acquire navigational skills through orienteering in the school as well as the neighbourhood parks. They participate in activities such as tent-pitching and outdoor cooking as part of our Environmental Education focus in Secondary Two. Finally, our Brooksians undergo a 5-week cycling module to prepare for their outdoor adventure level camp in Secondary Three. Students also experience a unique rock-climbing and abseiling module that is conducted at the school’s facilities conducted by the PE teachers.
Level Camps
Brooksians participate in annual level camps from Secondary One to Three across various locations. Through activities such as Kayaking, Cycling and Trekking, they learn to care for the environment and develop positive character traits.
In Secondary One, our Brooksians participate in activities based in and around the school’s campus. In Secondary Two, they are exposed to activities held at a local campsite. In Secondary Three, they embark on an outdoor adventure camp at Pulau Ubin or an overseas campsite to experience outdoors in a novel setting.
Post Exam Activities
Brooksians are exposed to the activity of Orienteering during the Post-Exam period. They are brought to parks around Singapore, such as Sembawang, Bishan and Jurong Lake Park to experience navigating in those new settings.
External Competitions and Learning Journeys
Brooksians who desire greater challenge in outdoor adventure skills are given the opportunity to go for external learning journeys and expeditions such as trekking, kayaking and cycling expeditions. Students who are identified to be competent in Orienteering are also afforded the chance to represent the school and country in overseas competitions such as the Asian Junior Youth Orienteering Championships.