eduBuzz What's On? » outdoorlearning http://edubuzz.org/whatson A place for eduBuzz members to share news of school and other events with the East Lothian schools community. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:05:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Don’t be afraid of the dark … http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2012/11/29/dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2012/11/29/dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:41:26 +0000 Andy Duff http://edubuzz.org/whatson/?p=1209 We still have places left on the Night Nav course being run by the Outdoor Learning Service next Wednesday 5th December between 5pm and 8pm.

If you are interested in attending please email outdoorlearning@eastlothian.gov.uk to reserve your place. You will then be provided with details of what to bring and where to meet.

… then next time you’re caught out after a dark with a tired, dedraggled and lost DofE group you’ll be glad you came!

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2012/11/29/dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark/feed/ 0 Ring Your BEL – CPD Opportunity Basic Expedition Leaders Award http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/06/13/ring-your-bel-cpd-opportunity-basic-expedition-leaders-award/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/06/13/ring-your-bel-cpd-opportunity-basic-expedition-leaders-award/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:34:56 +0000 Bill Stephen http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/06/13/ring-your-bel-cpd-opportunity-basic-expedition-leaders-award/ Time to sign up for this years Sports Leaders Level 3 UK Basic Expedition Leadership Programme for 2001/12. Were also running the Day Walk Leader programme for those wishing to operate in lowland terrain without the camping element.

This is a great opportunity open to all to complete this award which is a nationally recognised qualification that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to:

■Lead walking groups in lowland countryside
■Impart the knowledge and skills needed to undertake a day walk
■Have responsibility for the care of others while leading a day walk in lowland countryside
■Plan and lead overnight base and mobile camps.

It is the minimum qualification required by some Operating Authorities for those wanting to train and lead groups in the expedition section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. More links, info on operating remit and regsitration on the course can be found here.

Course is run by the East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service. Visit the website for more details and to register for this years course

can be found here.

We will be posting and updating a range of our Adult CPD2011/12 opportunities over the coming weeks

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/06/13/ring-your-bel-cpd-opportunity-basic-expedition-leaders-award/feed/ 0 Student Winter Skills – Fri 25th – Sun 2… http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/02/22/student-winter-skills-%e2%80%93-fri-25th-%e2%80%93-sun-2/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/02/22/student-winter-skills-%e2%80%93-fri-25th-%e2%80%93-sun-2/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:41:33 +0000 Andy Duff http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/02/22/student-winter-skills-%e2%80%93-fri-25th-%e2%80%93-sun-2/ Student Winter Skills – Fri 25th – Sun 27th March

Student Winter Skills '10

We still have a number of places available on the Student Winter Skills Course. Staying in lodges at the very fine Glenmore Lodge; easy access to the mighty Cairngorms. This is an excellent opportunity for 5th and 6th years to gain some winter mountaineering skills (snowpack analysis, crampons, ice-axe, navigation and so much more) – or simply have a break from studies and get some fresh air and exercise. Cost is £80, all inclusive.

Please get in touch with me via email to sign up your pupils.

Note … all the pupils on SOAP from NBHS, PL, DGS and Knox are automatically signed up for this course and are all attending.

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/02/22/student-winter-skills-%e2%80%93-fri-25th-%e2%80%93-sun-2/feed/ 0 Forest Schools Burns Gathering http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/01/11/forest-schools-burns-gathering/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/01/11/forest-schools-burns-gathering/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:36:54 +0000 Martyn Pegg http://edubuzz.org/whatson/?p=319 Please click on the link below to view your invitation to the East Lothian Forest Schools Cluster Group’s “Burns Gathering” on 21st January 2011. We are hoping to gather as many FS practitioners together as we can so that we may begin to develop East Lothian’s Woodland Network.

I look forward to seeing you there

Tina Misselbrook (aka Tina the Tree Frog)
Chair, East Lothian Council Forest School Cluster Group

Please email your RSVP
By Friday 14th January 2011

Burns Gathering Invite

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2011/01/11/forest-schools-burns-gathering/feed/ 0 Would YOU like to take pupils Canoeing or Kayaking? http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/11/11/would-you-like-to-take-pupils-canoeing-or-kayaking/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/11/11/would-you-like-to-take-pupils-canoeing-or-kayaking/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:43:23 +0000 Martyn Pegg http://edubuzz.org/whatson/?p=240

A fantastic opportunity to become a paddlesport coach – all easily accessible within East Lothian

BCU/UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport coaching course

12 & 13 March 2011 0900-1700 (weekend)

This course is being run at the Outdoor Learning Service base here in Musselburgh by the Scottish Canoe Association

The cost of the 2 day course will be £25 (normally £100 but subsidised by 75% for SCA members)

Please click here to view the coaching pathway for paddlesport

Pre-requisites

2 star paddlesport award – Syllabus here. Free from you Outdoor Learning Service. Certification costs of £5

Dates of training and assessment you can access if needed. These only need to attended if you need your 2 star award

26 Nov 2010 1300-1700

10 Dec 2010 1300-1700

15 Jan 2011 1000-1500

11 Feb 2011 1300-1700

25 Feb 2011 1300-1700

Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Course – free from your Outdoor Learning Service. Certification costs (£10?)

27 Nov 2010 0900 – 1600

Be a member of the SCA (Scottish Canoe Association) £30

Before the course you will require to register for the award at a cost of £39

Total cost approx £110 plus your time and effort. This is fantastic value to become a UKCC (United Kingdom Coaching Certificate) level 1 coach in paddlesport.

The 2 day course will run here at your Outdoor Learning Base at Musselburgh. The FSRT course will be run here at Musselburgh. Training and Assessment for 2 star paddlesport will be held at various locations across East Lothian: River Tyne; River Esk; Whitadder reservoir; Musselburgh Lagoons; Prestonpans swimming pool.

With guidance/ observation and further experience you will be able to use boats from the outdoor learning service at specific venues (Musselburgh Lagoons/ Seafield Pond – West Barns/ River Tyne at Haddington/ Prestonpans Swimming pool) to coach your own pupils or indeed fellow staff. As a level 1 coach you will receive frequent invites from your Outdoor Learning Service to assist on paddlesport course and expeditions. See some of our expedition reports and photos on the Outdoor Learning Website

In the first instance please get in touch with Martyn Pegg as soon as possible

Please note that this is for teaching staff only (evidence of teaching qualification required) and for those that have some experience of paddlesport and an interest in coaching/teaching others in the sport.

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The LTS Outdoor Learning CPD programme is designed for teachers and early years’ practitioners to build capacity, develop skills and increase confidence in order that more children and young people have ‘regular and frequent’ opportunities to learn outdoors.

The sessions are intended to support staff following the publication of the guidance document ‘Curriculum for Excellence through outdoor learning’, the six regional conferences in May and June 2010 and the outdoor learning online resource.

The last 3 CPD sessions – Bridging the Gap through Outdoor Learning – are the largest sessions (in terms of capacity) being run and they are open to all practitioners – CLD workers, youth workers, voluntary sector organisations, teachers and others.

Follow the LTS link on the programme to book a place…

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/10/27/free-outdoor-learning-cpd-for-teachers/feed/ 0 Learning in the Outdoor Environment http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/10/11/learning-in-the-outdoor-environment/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/10/11/learning-in-the-outdoor-environment/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:18:32 +0000 Karen Haspolat http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/10/11/learning-in-the-outdoor-environment/ What: Learning in the Outdoor Environment
When: Monday 29 November 2010

Speakers: Sheena Johnstone
Memorial Lecture

Claire Warden
Mindstretchers

Venue : The City Chambers, High St. EH1 1YJ
Time: 6.45pm The speaker will begin at 7.30pm

Booking is essential

Members please e mail kate.frame@btinternet.com

Non members please send details and £7 (students £1)
to:
Kate Frame, 14 West Catherine Place,
Edinburgh, EH12 5HZ.

NB Places are allocated on a first come basis

]]> http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/10/11/learning-in-the-outdoor-environment/feed/ 0 You NEED to get out more! http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/09/14/you-need-to-get-out-more-2/ http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/09/14/you-need-to-get-out-more-2/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:28:15 +0000 David Gilmour http://edubuzz.org/whatson/2010/09/14/you-need-to-get-out-more-2/ The 2010/11 Outdoor Learning Staff Development is stuffed full of courses and qualifications to help you make the most of the outdoors in your school’s Curriculum for Excellence.

Take a look at http://www.edubuzz.org/outdoorlearning

Andy Duff

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