Hovercraft Institute (Development of identities and well-being)
Levels 7-8
Health and Physical Education Incursion
Identity & Wellbeing | Victorian Curriculum Levels 7–8
Immerse your students in a hands-on hovercraft build that brings the Victorian Curriculum (Levels 7-8) focus on the Development of Identities and Wellbeing to life.
Guided by expert Rangers, students design, build, and test a working hovercraft, developing confidence, leadership, and collaboration. They explore how emotions, decision-making, and self-identity influence personal growth and team wellbeing, directly addressing the Personal, Social, and Community Health strand.
Through a structured Empowerment Journal, students identify strengths, build resilience, and strengthen their sense of belonging. They leave empowered with self-awareness, positive relationships, and the skills to contribute to a healthy, supportive learning community.
Part 1: THE IDENTITY BLUEPRINT
Students use their Empowerment Journals to audit personal values and social influence. They explore how individual identity forms the foundation for team well-being and collective performance.
Part 2: NAVIGATING POWER DYNAMICS
As the build begins, students navigate leadership rotations. They analyse how group dynamics and influence impact their ability to solve complex technical challenges under pressure.
Part 3: BREAKING SOCIAL BARRIERS
Teams focus on Social Cohesion, practicing advanced communication to negotiate shared outcomes. This phase emphasises the empathy required to build a supportive environment where every student belongs.
Part 4: THE RESILIENCE DEBRIEF
Reflecting on Emotional Regulation, students use their journals to identify “bounce-back” strategies. They transform the grit of the build into a practical toolkit for personal resilience and future transitions.
Part 5: THE ULTIMATE LIFT-OFF
It’s time to ride! Shared success breaks down barriers as students lift, race, and glide. This adrenaline-fueled finish cements a powerful sense of belonging before they take their journals home.
This program aligns with the Victorian Curriculum. Relevant content descriptions and achievement standards are outlined below.
Personal, Social and Community Health – Health Education
Identities and change
- analyse and reflect on the influence of values and beliefs on the development of identities VC2HP8P01
- analyse the impact of changes and transitions, and devise strategies to support themselves and others through these changes VC2HP8P02
Interacting with others
- examine the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion in developing respectful relationships VC2HP8P04
- analyse factors that influence emotional responses and devise strategies to self-manage emotions VC2HP8P06
Contributing to healthy communities
- refine protective behaviours and evaluate community resources to seek help for themselves and others (including basic first aid and CPR) VC2HP8P08
- investigate how media and influential people in the community impact attitudes, beliefs, decisions and behaviours in relation to health, safety, relationships and wellbeing VC2HP8P09
- plan and implement strategies, using health resources, to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing VC2HP8P10
Our high-energy Hovercraft workshop is $2,000 + GST Now $1,499 + GST (discount automatically applied at checkout!).
This price includes:
- A pre-completed Risk Assessment to make planning easy;
- Full administrative support from our team;
- All materials and equipment provided, you bring the kids, we’ll bring… well, everything else;
- Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers leading the fun;
- A syllabus-aligned program designed to deliver real learning in a hands-on, exciting way.
Each session is capped at 60 students.
For larger groups, we recommend booking multiple sessions across the day to ensure every student receives the full, high-impact experience. We can run multiple stages per day.
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Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.
All prices are +GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government.
FAQS
What is a hovercraft?
A hovercraft is a vehicle that operates by forcing air beneath the craft to create lift, allowing it to glide on a cushion of air. In our program, it only works when students collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve together, engineering both the hovercraft and a strong sense of wellbeing and teamwork.
What space/ equipment do I need to prepare?
One thing only: a large hall space with a polished timber floor or smooth polished concrete. If you are unsure about your floor, you can send us a picture or give us a call to discuss.
 We handle the rest, bringing all hovercraft equipment and materials, plus a get-to-keep Empowerment Journal for every student.
Do all of your staff hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)?
Yes, of course. All Ranger Jamie staff hold current, valid Working With Children Checks and complete all required child safety training. We’re happy to provide documentation in advance upon request for your peace of mind and compliance.
What time will the Rangers arrive?
Our Rangers arrive approximately 45 minutes before the session to get everything adventure-ready. If parking is available close to the school hall, it certainly helps with a smooth and efficient setup.
I need a Risk Assessment. Where can I find this?
A comprehensive, fully compliant Risk Assessment is provided upon booking. It’s designed to meet school requirements and support planning and approval processes, and yes, it’s principal-approved.
Will my students have fun?
1,000 YES. And we guarantee you will too.