Outdoor & Environmental Education

The Junior School Outdoor and Environmental Education curriculum has been planned to provide a progression in the acquisition of both environmental knowledge and appropriate physical skills to accompany studies in the natural world.

Outdoor and environmental education provides opportunities for all students to learn about the importance of the Earth. Students learn about the unique gifts that nature has to offer and the interdependence of all life, and recognize their place within this framework. From this knowledge comes a greater awareness of self within the larger community and an awareness that all actions impact on this community.

Objectives
The Outdoor and Environmental Education program has several objectives:

• Investigate the life cycle of an animal or insect
• Recognize elements of change in nature that are part of nature's recycling process
• Use senses to make observations of the natural world
• Gain appreciation for the diversity of plants and animals
• Recognize appropriate clothing and footwear for a short walk
• Use teamwork and safety skills during outdoor activities