Physical and Outdoor Education Department (POD)

Physical and Outdoor Education (POD)

Vision
Physically-Educated Thinkers of Character

Mission
Every HGPian to be Equipped with Knowledge and Skills in PE and OE, Exhibit Values and Develop Character for a Dynamic World.

Philosophy
Championing Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (CHOPE)

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Holistic Development of Students

Physical and Cognitive

Nurture the Joy of Learning to motivate the students intrinsically and drive them forward to explore and discover their interests and passions.

Provide opportunities for all students to develop an Entrepreneurial Dare and capacity to persevere so that they will apply what they learn, act on their passions, and pursue them (Resilience)

Social and Emotional

Inculcate a sense of responsibility, care for others, tolerance and understanding through authentic teambuilding and leadership platforms (Care, Respect and Responsibility)

Moral and Character Education

Explicit teaching of values followed by facilitation and deep reflection (Integrity)

PE & OE Syllabus
Primary 1	Primary 2	Primary 3	Primary 4	Primary 5	Primary 6
Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS PAL OE LLP	Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS PAL OE LLP	Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS Athletics Swimming OE LLP	Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS Athletics OE LLP	Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS Athletics OE LLP	Dance Games and Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education PHS Athletics OE LLP

*PHS – Physical Health and Safety / PAL – Programme for Active Learning / OE LLP – Outdoor Education Learning for Life Programme

Level	Programme
P1	P1 Outdoor Education Trail @ Bird Paradise	• P1 and P2 Programme for Active Learning • Lower Primary Sports Day
P2	P2 Outdoor Education Trail @ Zoo
P3	P3 Sustainability Programme (Hydroponics – collab with Science)	• P3 Swimsafer • Sports Carnival • P3 to P6 Outdoor Education Enrichment Programme • P4 and P6 Inter-Class Championship
P4	P4 Sustainability Programme (Roselle Plant – collab with Science)
P5	P5 Outdoor Education Camp
P6	P6 Kayaking Expedition

Partnership and Collaboration

Parents and Alumnis

Helping out in events and programmes as station masters/chaperones

Educational Institutions and Industries

Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, Hougang Secondary School and Xinmin Secondary School

Links to Healthy Living

i. Health Promotion Board - Health Tools

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/healthtools/default.aspx

ii. Singapore Heart Foundation - Heart Tools

http://www.myheart.org.sg/hearty-tools/