Learning Away is an initiative that aims to support the positive impact that high-quality residential learning can have for students and teachers. These residentials are integrated into the school curriculum to support the Learning that takes place within the school and on Residential. We like to think of these residentals as Brilliant Residential following our involvement with the Paul Hamlyn foundation.
The Learning Away programme is Co-ordinated by Mr Bleach in Pupil Support/ PE Department
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The current opportunities for pupils to experience a Brilliant Residential as part of the Learning Away provision are:
S1 Transition Days at James Hamilton Heritage Park.
All pupils in S1 have the opportunity to participate in a day of waters sports including Sailing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding. Pupils attend in their House Group alongside key members of staff.
August/September in the S1 New Term
S1-S3 Learning Away Broomlee West Linton - Meta Skills - 3 Days 2 Nights Residential
November
Open to pupils on S1 -S3 to participate in this Learning Away residential.
Experiencing Teamworking Challenges, Archery, Catwalk, Exploration Walk.
S3 Outdoor Learning Masterclass 1 Night Camping Experience - Wiston Lodge
English Learning Workshop 1 Night Wiston Lodge - National 5 /Higher Focus on Personal Writing or RUAE
S3 Bronze DofE
S4- S6 Silver DofE
Over and above these residential many other Learning Away experiences run most years and are open to the majority of our pupils that have in interest in these areas. These have included in the past:
S3 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Walking Practice and Qualifying expeditions
S4 Onwards Silver Duke of Edinburgh Walking Practice and Qualifying expeditions
S4 Onwards Silver Duke of Edinburgh Sailing Expedition with Ocean youth Trust Scotland
S2-S6 London Dance Experience
Senior School Music/Drama London Experience
