Outdoor Classroom Stories: Mount Waverley Primary School, VIC

24th October 2019

Mount Waverley Primary School is in the eastern suburbs with a population of approximately 820 students.

We have a dedicated sustainability specialist and all sustainability classes (weather permitting) are conducted outdoors, whether it be gardening or theory-based learning. PE is also conducted outdoors. In finer weather, classes also take lessons on our decking area under the oak trees. Classes also participate in garden maintenance outdoors.

Outdoor Classroom Day is a day to encourage all teachers to take their classes outside and do their learning in a natural environment. We run our sustainability program with an underlying Forest School theme and wholly support outdoor learning.

Some of the topics and learning exercises we’ve shared with our students include exploring natural textures, scavenger hunts, permaculture gardening and mulching and weeding. We have a multitude of outdoor lessons that we have implemented so far this year.

Some of the benefits we have found by bringing children outdoors for learning are:

  1. Increased attentiveness during lessons, and students are more engaged in discussions
  2. Participation in team work, and increased problem-solving skills
  3. An increased responsibility for their environment and the sustainability of our planet

We’re looking forward to introducing even more outdoor learning at the school as part of Outdoor Classroom Day 2019.

The Outdoor Classroom Day Team would like to thank Mount Waverley Primary School for sharing their story with us.  

 

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