Learning in the outdoors
Pupils across the school enjoy and value highly their participation in the school's outdoor education programme, which includes activities such as mountain walking, kayaking, bushcraft and sailing. Pupils develop strong resilience, determination and confidence through participating in this innovative curricular area. They strengthen their communication and teamwork skills successfully and speak of the spiritual experience of being in the physical environment. Pupils recognise the benefits of these activities pushing them out of their comfort zones. Having started outdoor education in Year 5, the programme culminates in an expedition in Year 10. This expedition may take place within the UK or beyond e.g. ice climbing in Norway or trekking in Morocco. Expeditions are pupil led and further prepare pupils for the challenges of adult life.