Outdoor Learning is a key part of our curriculum within St Marie’s.
Our whole school have started their outdoor education programme and are working through the elements in Natural Connections.
Natural Connections is an outdoor learning programme developed by the Countryside section of Community Services, Fife Council. It is designed to promote learning and achievement in the outdoors.
Natural Connections is based on the belief that the best outdoor learning combines adventure skills, personal and social development and learning about the environment. Other important aspects of outdoor learning are the benefits to health, gaining a better understanding of our rights and responsibilities and learning to understand and deal with risk.
Natural Connections believe that the best outdoor learning combines finding out about ourselves, other people and the natural world by taking part in enjoyable and challenging outdoor experiences. It should help us in our ordinary lives and connect us to the world around us.
Natural Connections offers this broad and balanced approach to outdoor learning through six elements:
- Discovering nature
- Working together
- Adventure skills
- Finding your way
- Journeying
- Helping the environment
P4 to P7 also work along side Lochore Meadows to enhance their outdoor learning skills and get the chance to experience a number of activities such as paddle sports, mountain biking, coasteering and orienteering.
