February 14, 2013
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Today we were out at Muiravonside Country Park, learning responsible firelighting and cooking in the countryside. A lot of what we did is from the Forest School Curriculum, condensed into shorter sessions. Patrick was responsible, safe, sensible and concentrated well … Continue reading
December 6, 2012
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Today the Outdoor Learning class had a wander around Callander park, avoiding paths and going through the undergrowth. We deliberately went off path to build the class’s observation skills and practice estimating distances. Some of the class had never walked … Continue reading
June 21, 2012
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Excellent teamwork today from the S5 OL Class, very wet n windy but no complaints, so challenging but lots of enjoyment. Rafting boats first to beat the wind then blown back as tandems, then some games to finish and a … Continue reading
March 23, 2012
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Amazing pre-Easter weather, 22Degs. Almost too hot with the sun reflecting off the canal. We were kayaking and using the new School Canoe/Kayak trailer, which we got from the BCU Canoe Foundation. This Foundation is for positively changing lives through … Continue reading
February 20, 2012
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Lots of Numracy today. A few weeks ago, during a walk in Callander Park, the boys were curious about a huge tree that had fallen down in the storms before Xmas. They could believe how big the trunk was. So … Continue reading
February 9, 2012
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We had a good wander around the now familiar, Callander Park. Lots of large trees down, forresters trimming back branches and removing lovely large logs. Lots of the large logs would be good for insect hibernation dens/homes but they were being … Continue reading
December 12, 2011
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Today we had a small class due to illness, so off to Beecraigs Country Park. A short wander through the trees and passed the Badger sett. None seen. The trout farm was shut for the winter, quite icy around the … Continue reading
November 22, 2011
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Today we enjoyed some georgous panoramic views atop Cockleroy. Cockleroy is a small hill easily accessable from the main road in Linlithgow. Due to a ten minute delay with roadworks, we switched from a longer walk to just a quick hour … Continue reading
June 3, 2011
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We were out of school today. Went to the local Woods. Four hours planning for 4hrs of Outdoor learning, paperwork. We had a short walk identifying – hardwoods/softwoods, bark, brich for tinder. Horses hoof. Then some shelter building. All were … Continue reading
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