08 Apr 2013
In Term 2, 2013 students in Year 11 at Marsden High School will be involved in a course called Crossroads. Crossroads is a Stage 6 course which extends the learning experiences of students inYears 7-10 in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
The Crossroads course is mandatory in NSW government schools and it is a compulsory area of study for all NSW senior students.There is no formal assessment or examination for this course.Crossroads aims to support senior students as they address issues related to identity, independence and the changing responsibilities they face. In Crossroads, students have the opportunity to develop knowledge, understandings and skills to enable them to make informed decisions about issues which are pertinent to them.The course is divided into two focus areas: Working at relationships and Drug issues.
This year we have engaged the services of Ian Bradburn fromOptimum Experiences Outdoor Adventures. Ian and his team will present 3 exhilarating days of team-building, inter-active leadership and experiential activities of personal growth. This will take place at beautiful Jamberoo Valley Lodge on the South Coast of NSW. They will be using a range of equipment and activities that will challenge our students both physically and mentally whilst developing skills in team cohesion, communication, cooperation, negotiation, problem solving, strategic planning, decision making and leadership. The sessions are presented with a focus on fun, safety and a ‘challenge by choice' theme. PDHPE staff will present engaging worshops and presentations around drug use.
Information note to parents (docx 32 KB)
Permission Note (docx 131 KB)