9 Outdoor Education (Term taster)

The Year 9 Outdoor Education taster course offers an introduction to essential outdoor skills, preparing students for future outdoor adventures. This course is conducted on-site at school and lasts for one term. 

Skills/content you will cover in this course 

• Trip planning

• Map reading

• Teamwork

• Risk management

• Weather interpretation

• Knot tying

• Other basic outdoor skills necessary for safe and enjoyable outdoor adventures.

Skills you need to be successful in this course - a keen interest in learning about outdoor activities, willingness to participate, and a positive attitude towards developing new skills. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - building foundational skills for outdoor adventures, preparing for advanced outdoor education courses in later years, and developing a basic understanding of essential outdoor skills and safety practices.