Links

These links include websites and resources on Te Kete Ipurangi to support school managers and teachers in providing effective EOTC programmes for students.

Tragedy at Mangatepopo Stream: a statement from the Ministry of Education
Read the statement released by the Ministry of Education after the tragedy at Mangatepopo Stream on 15 April 2008. The Ministry is conducting a review of the Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) guidelines to ensure that they are of the highest possible standard.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=news_detail&newsid=685

Adventure Experiences in the School Grounds. Outdoor Education: Years 4–6
This book, one of the series The Curriculum in Action, supports implementation of health and physical education in the New Zealand curriculum for years 4– 6. Focuses on the outdoor education key area of learning. Details learning experiences and planning considerations to meet specified learning needs. [Full Record]
0 478 23057 5 [ ISBN ]

Canterbury Outdoor Education Directory
This book lists venues which schools can visit and includes contacts and costs. It covers Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson and South Canterbury venues. [Full Record]

Group Challenges in the Local Community. Outdoor Education: Years 9–10
This book, one of the series The Curriculum in Action, supports implementation of health and physical education in the New Zealand curriculum for years 9–10. Focuses on the outdoor education key area of learning, particularly safe practices, participation, activities, personal and social skill development, and environmental concerns. Details learning experiences and planning considerations to meet specified learning needs. [Full Record]
0 478 23058 3 [ ISBN ]

Education Outdoors New Zealand
Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) is the subject association for outdoor educators in New Zealand. The site includes contacts and activities of this organisation, and resources including "Outdoor Pursuits: Guidelines for Educators", "Quality Management and Safety Systems for EOTC", and "Outdoor Safety Management Systems".
http://www.eonz.org.nz

EOTC Professional Bodies and National Organisations

In the Outdoors: Years 7–8
This website from The Curriculum in Action series, is designed for years 7–8. It focuses on the key areas of learning Outdoor Education, Mental Health, Food and Nutrition, and Body Care and Physical Safety. Includes learning experiences about safety, personal skills, and positive action in the outdoors. http://tki.org.nz/r/health/cia/outdoors/index_e.php
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New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council develops and monitors training programmes, produces technical manuals, provides administrative support and information, and publicises outdoor safety. The website provides access to courses, resources, and local branch contacts.
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz

New Zealand Outdoors Instructors Association
http://www.nzoia.org.nz/

Outdoors New Zealand
This website provides information about EOTC and how to plan for safe trips out of the classroom. The site includes relevant legislation, planning templates, and outdoor education guidelines.
http://www.outdoorsnz.org.nz

Safety – a shared responsibility
This article by Gemma Periam of Education Outdoors New Zealand describes how safety in the outdoors is a shared responsibility between different people, including teachers, boards of trustees, parents, and students. These people need to be supported by an outdoor safety management system. This article describes the use of a safety action plan (SAP).
http://tki.org.nz/r/health/safety/index_e.php

SPARC
SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) works with schools and other organisations to create opportunities for all New Zealanders to be active and reach their potential in chosen sports. It has information on new projects and sports organisations.
http://www.sparc.org.nz

Water Safety New Zealand
This web site promotes water safety and the prevention of drowning in New Zealand. Includes research findings, a directory of member organisations, brochures, booklets and posters about aquatic activities and related water safety issues, and a video and book catalogue available to schools and other groups involved in water safety training.
http://www.watersafety.org.nz