Cairngorms Outdoor Learning Competition
What is it?
This is a biennial competition for educational establishments (e.g. schools, nurseries, youth clubs/groups, outdoor centres, etc) to recognise and encourage Curriculum for Excellence work that raises understanding and awareness of the Cairngorms National Park and its special qualities among pupils. Entrants should be bold and creative in their approach and draw from all aspects of the curriculum not just obvious subject areas such as geography and biology.
The competition is run by Cairngorms National Park Authority
There will be three age categories:-
- Early years and lower Primary 3 – 8 years old
- Upper Primary 8 – 12 years old
- Secondary 12 – 16 years old
If successful what will you win?
There will be a 1st and 2nd prize for each age category.
As well as recognition for good work, the successful establishment will be presented with:-
- 1st Prize £300 grant to develop outdoor learning.
- 2nd Prize £150 grant to develop outdoor learning.
- A framed ‘winners’ certificate.
- A National Park flag.
We will also promote good entries on GLOW, Education Scotland and Cairngorms National Park websites.
Who can enter and what does it cost?
The competition is free to enter and open to any educational establishment in Scotland.
How do you enter?
Simply complete an entry form (available from alansmith@cairngorms.co.uk ) and tell us in no more than 1000 words (and pictures) –
- about your work on the Cairngorms National Park,
- what difference it has made to your understanding of the Cairngorms National Park.
- what you would do with the grant if you won the competition to further develop outdoor learning opportunities at your establishment.
Don’t be constrained by the format, we’re happy to get a presentation in a format of your choice (DVD, Powerpoint, music etc) so long as it is no longer than 5 mins (about the time it takes to read 1000 words.
