{"id":6116,"date":"2026-03-25T10:31:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6116"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:31:19","slug":"%f0%9f%a7%ad-p5-7-orienteering-with-active-schools-%f0%9f%a7%ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6116","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\udded P5\u20137 Orienteering with Active Schools \ud83e\udded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Our P5\u20137 pupils recently took part in a short block of orienteering sessions with Alison Murray from Active Schools, and it was a great experience for everyone involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sessions took place in the Ryan Centre hall, where pupils were introduced to the key skills of orienteering, including map reading, following directions, teamwork and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These skills were developed through a range of fun, active games and fitness-based activities, keeping everyone engaged and moving. \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pupils worked together to navigate challenges, build their confidence in using maps and develop their awareness of space and direction. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, teamwork and determination across the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sessions provided a great opportunity for pupils to learn new skills while staying active in a new environment. A big thank you to Alison Murray for delivering such fun and engaging sessions! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well done to all our P5\u20137 pupils for their fantastic effort throughout – great work everyone! \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udf0d UNCRC Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Article 31:<\/strong> Every child has the right to take part in play and physical activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Article 29:<\/strong> Education should develop skills, confidence and abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf31 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SDG 3:<\/strong> Good Health and Wellbeing \u2013 promoting active lifestyles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
SDG 4:<\/strong> Quality Education \u2013 developing skills through active learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Active:<\/strong> Developing fitness and movement skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Achieving:<\/strong> Building confidence in new skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Included:<\/strong> Working together and supporting each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Meta-skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Collaborating:<\/strong> Working as a team to complete challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focusing:<\/strong> Following instructions and navigating tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adapting:<\/strong> Responding to challenges and changing routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf1f The Four Capacities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Successful Learners:<\/strong> Developing new skills in an active context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Confident Individuals:<\/strong> Trying new activities and building confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Effective Contributors:<\/strong> Working together to solve problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u271d\ufe0f Strands of Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In the Image of God:<\/strong> Using our gifts and abilities positively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reign of God:<\/strong> Supporting and encouraging one another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Our P5\u20137 pupils recently took part in a short block of orienteering sessions with Alison Murray from Active Schools, and it was a great experience for everyone involved! The sessions took place in the Ryan Centre hall, where pupils were introduced to the key skills of orienteering, including map reading, following directions, teamwork and problem-solving. These skills were developed through a range of fun, active games and fitness-based activities, keeping<\/p>\n
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