Aug 5, 2010 | RME Outdoors, Social Subjects Outdoors
When I visited The Coombs CE Primary School for a World Outside the Classroom conference, the morning and afternoon activities began with a symbolic releasing of doves. Like every other event, this was regarded as an excellent learning opportunity for the...
Jul 28, 2010 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, RME Outdoors
Many years ago, during a school grounds conference, the Coombes School had created this temporary labyrinth in their school grounds. It’s a substantial affair – big enough for a class to use. The construction of the labyrinth is remarkably simple. The turf...
Jul 12, 2010 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Nature Play & Learning
I have always been fascinated by ducks and other wildfowl. As a child, one of my favourite books was The Story About Ping. I’m bewitched by the rather naughty duck on Farmer Brown’s farm and the star character in Giggle Giggle Quack. As a child I was lucky...
Jul 8, 2010 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces
In the summer of 2010 I visited The Coombes CE Primary School as part of the first International School Grounds Alliance conference. Ever since reading a book, The Creative School, I yearned to see the place and discover first hand what makes this school a unique...
Jul 1, 2010 | Community Involvement, Personal & Holidays, Social Subjects Outdoors
In the summer of 2012, I was a participant in a unique adventure. Below is a description, kindly provided by Ruaridh Ormiston of Newtonmore Riding Stables, of what I am going to be doing along with approximately 25 other people who are passionate about learning in,...
