S4 Challenge 2008 September 29, 2008
Posted by Bill in : A Curriculum for Excellence, Challenges, Experiential Learning, Outdoor Learning , 2commentsDue to a reduced number of Schools available to join the event this year we ran a watersports based challenge at Levenhall Lagoons. Knox academy won the event with a fast run to claim the earth ball in the final event. The pupils as always were fantastic and once again support from the staff in the schools made the event a success. We hope that more teams will be able to make our next challenges and look forward to seeing all the schools at these and next years challenges. The challenges are a fantastic opportunity for pupils to take part in team based challenges and of course have fun and as with this challenge it illustrates that we do have many, skilled confident, enthusiastic, responsible and successful secondary pupils within East Lothian.
Leave No Trace Workshop Confirmed September 17, 2008
Posted by Bill in : AccessCode, Adult Education, Experiential Learning, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Learning , add a comment
The workshops are suitable for anyone working in the world of outdoor learning, outdoor education or adventure activities. They may also be relevant for some rangers and outdoor access officers.
Workshop participants will be expected to commit to a full day of training (9.00am – 5.00pm) which will further explore the Leave No Trace principles which are as follows:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimise Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
The workshops are supported by Scottish Natural Heritage and organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) who are a partner organisation of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.The workshop leader will be Myles Farnbank.
Dunbar Sea Paddle September 14, 2008
Posted by Bill in : Outdoor Learning , 5comments
Really enjoyed an afternon paddle a couple of hours either side of high tide today from Belhaven Bay. Great conditions about a 5ft swell with a force 3/4, journey time around 3 hours. There were plenty of surfers out and I even managed to surf a wave too - a great run all the way to the beach. The route is shown above, but once again I forgot my camera! Have been intending to do more trips in and around the local area as you really can forget what’s in your on back yard.Hope to start posting theses routes at a new site soon - just need the time to develop it! Hope to paddle from Belhaven to Tynnighame tommorow- weather permitting.
