Outdoor Learning @ St. Joseph's
At St Joseph's we are very proud of our Forest School Status. We believe that Outdoor Learning:
- Provide a context for learning;
- Complements indoor learning;
- Supports emotional and physical wellbeing;
- Impacts positively on attitudes and self-esteem;
- Increases knowledge of and care for the natural environment.
Over the past few days Mr. McKenna who is a qualified Outdoor Learning instructor has been modelling and leading a number of outdoor learning lessons with our teachers and pupils. All involved have found this most beneficial.
As we make the move into Spring time we intend to have a greater focus on learning outdoors and reap the benefits its has for learning across the curriculum. Let's hope the weather is kind to us over the coming months - let the sun shine!
“The classroom of the future should not be limited to a classroom at all – an ‘excellent' curriculum would go beyond the traditional boundaries and offer real-world learning experiences outdoors.” Taking Learning Outdoors – LTS 2007
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