Outdoor education

For over twenty years school pupils have enjoyed outdoor education experiences during curriculum time. Currently all year 7 & 8 pupils attend residential weeks at centres in the Lake District and North Wales.

Pupils gain a great deal from participation in the scheme and is part of the ethos of developing the whole child. Pupils are guided through challenging activities which help to develop their confidence in one another, themselves and staff. They also get the opportunity to stay in some of the most spectacular scenery in the United Kingdom.

Pupils attend the courses in term time accompanied by their tutor and other school staff. They take part in activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, expeditions involving overnight camps, caving and mountain walking. All centres used are licensed by AALA – The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

After years 7 and 8 pupils continue to be offered outdoor education with opportunities to take part in a voluntary year 9 week to Scotland, overseas expeditions, the Combined Cadet Force Squadron which also operates the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in school. There are also opportunities for pupils to take outdoor education options in their game periods such as Scuba, kayaking, sailing and climbing.