EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Outdoor education provides a unique experience that few other activities can rival. It gives our students an opportunity to develop initiative, resourcefulness and a better self-awareness. Furthermore, it stimulates an appreciation of the environment and broadens the horizons of our students.
Our Education Outside The Classroom programme provides an opportunity for students to:
develop self-awareness and confidence in their own abilities;
increase their personal fitness level;
develop and practice a diverse range of skills;
increase awareness of the environment and
enjoy the social and personal benefits of interaction with others.
It is difficult to overstate the benefits of a well-planned outdoor education programme on the health, happiness, character and growth of our emerging adolescents. Outdoor education not only promotes self-reliance and teamwork, but also affords a sense of community that embraces the whole school. We believe it improves group relationships, with the students becoming more caring and thoughtful of others. Students demonstrate a sense of their own achievement and are supportive and appreciative of their classmates' achievements.
During the year, your child will use outdoor experiences to assist or consolidate their learning.
You will be notified regarding dates, destination, requirements and costs. Please note that if you want to take your child away after a trip e.g. a visit to town, the teacher in charge must be notified. On no account will children be allowed to leave unless notified by a Parent or Guardian. Only pupils from that class will take part in the class trip/activities.
Parental permission will be sought at enrolment. Parents may be expected to ensure that their child has one-to-one whanau member support if they are classified as being At Risk for their own safety or for the safety of others.
Stay-over camps require additional permission from parents and the Board.
EOTC programmes provide students with access to hands-on experiences that are not available inside the classroom. They offer unique and stimulating learning opportunities that support your child’s learning and achievement.
These programmes are aligned with the National Curriculum.
These pages suggest ways you can assist your child’s school to maximise learning and safety during EOTC experiences.
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