May 1, 2010 | Early Years Outdoors, Whole School
In April 2010, the Government published the document, Curriculum for Excellence Through Outdoor Learning. A copy went to every school and Early Learning and Childcare setting in Scotland. Over a decade on, and it remains fit for purpose and schools and ELC settings...
Mar 11, 2010 | Art & Music Outdoors, Community Involvement, Whole School
In 2008 I had the privilege of undertaking a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship. This enabled me to spend six weeks in North America, Sweden and the Czech Republic. It was a once-in-a-life time opportunity. An old university friend who lives in Seattle advised me...
Feb 6, 2010 | Literacy Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Social Subjects Outdoors, Whole School
If your class is studying Scandinavian countries or undertaking a Viking project, then a wee focus on trolls can be a lot of fun. Trolls are part of Scandinavian folklore and any child who has read the films or read the Harry Potter books knows a little about trolls....