ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSROOM
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Mountain biking on the Cordwalles cross-country course
The Environmental Classroom area serves as a designated mountain biking venue, featuring a section of the school’s cross-country course for student use.
- Who it is for
- students and boarders at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- use the mountain biking trail within the Environmental Classroom area
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The Environmental Classroom area is the perfect mountain biking venue and home to a section of the Cordwalles cross-country course.
Arbour Day tree planting in the Environmental Classroom
Each year, students participate in planting indigenous trees on Arbour Day to expand the surrounding indigenous forest within the Environmental Classroom area.
- Who it is for
- all boys at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- join the annual tree planting event on Arbour Day at the Environmental Classroom
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Every year, we expand the surrounding indigenous forest by planting indigenous trees on Arbour Day.
Weekend camp-overs for boarders at the Environmental Classroom
Boarders who stay over weekends enjoy camp-overs in the Environmental Classroom, providing immersive outdoor experiences and adventure opportunities.
- Who it is for
- boarders at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- participate in weekend camp-overs hosted in the Environmental Classroom
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They also sometimes have fun and much-loved camp-overs in the Environmental Classroom.
Adventure-based access to the forest for senior primary boys
Senior Primary boys may access the forest area during their non-sport afternoons, allowing them to explore and engage in independent outdoor experiences.
- Who it is for
- senior primary boys at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- access the forest area during non-sport afternoons
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Senior Primary boys are allowed to access the forest in groups during their non-sport afternoons.
Orienteering events at the Environmental Classroom
The school hosts orienteering events in the Environmental Classroom area, providing students with opportunities to develop navigation and teamwork skills.
- Who it is for
- students at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- participate in orienteering events held at the Environmental Classroom
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We've also held some exciting and successful Orienteering events, which are fantastic opportunities for the greater
Group outdoor sessions for Grade RR to Grade 3 boys
Students in Grades RR to 3 can join group outdoor sessions arranged through Sam Hubble, offering additional experiential learning opportunities in nature.
- Who it is for
- boys in Grades RR to 3 at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- How to act on it
- arrange participation with Sam Hubble
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Grade RR to Grade 3 boys have the opportunity to join in with group outdoor sessions by arrangement with Sam Hubble.
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KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality
Reference
https://cordwalles.co.za/environmental-classroom/
Key Takeaways
- Environmental Classroom
- Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Grade RRR-7
- 2 or 3 x 1-hour lessons per term
- Full morning every semester
- 1.5 hours every 3 weeks
- 1 hour every 2 weeks
- Arbour Day tree planting
- Orienteering events
- mountain biking venue
- camp-overs
- indigenous forest expansion
- Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys
- Sam Hubble
- Bear Grylls
- Hello Marketing