FIS will demonstrate a commitment to multiply educational opportunities by developing outdoor learning for students of all ages to support their study of science, environmental issues and other curricular areas.
In prioritizing and evaluating future initiatives, consider how the impact on student learning will be assessed.
Increased communication related to outdoor learning
Outdoor learning specialist hired for 19/20 school year
Outdoor learning consultant Claire Warden met with all teams to develop strategic plans
Further developed the pond area and outdoor spaces to facilitate outdoor learning
Grade 4 garden established and planted. Harvest photo
Lunchtime Forest Walk pilot initiated
Outdoor learning PD opportunities (Dusseldorf/Claire Warden) for all faculty
FT TA for outdoor learning appointed for 19/20 SY
Outdoor learning consultant Claire Warden PD for FISW in August 2019
learning/learning about/learning through outdoors. FISW P/1 also developed outdoor space outside their classrooms. Link to Haiku pages
Grade 5 Residential visit building on outdoor skills learned throughout the year. See photos: Link to Haiku Camp pages.
ESL teachers take ESL learners into the outdoors weekly.
Outdoor Learning Education Presentation
Hiring of Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant 19-20
Artist in Residence program- Natural Art/Crafts/ construction of wild areas and learning space projects
Setting bee hives
Nature club garden
expansion of Duke of Edinburgh (International Award) from grade 9 bronze through to Gold in the third year.
Gold Award students will undergo mentor training for delivery of Bronze Award
Student Leadership through adventure programs (grade 9 - 12)
Young Persons Leadership Development for House and Sports Captains
support training and development for Student Advisory Board, Peer Educators and Student Voice