ROSNEATH Primary School pupils have been reaping the rewards of outdoor learning since the new term started last month.

Following the completion of a new early learning and childcare (ELC) centre, as reported in the Advertiser earlier this month, nursery children have been making good use of the extended outdoor play areas and classroom.

And older pupils are also enjoying spending time away from their desks, with P6 students recently taking part in a successful morning of learning, working towards their John Muir Award.

Before heading to the beach the class drew a picture of their outdoor paradise and shared things which would spoil that special place for them. Top of the list was litter.

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At the beach the class carried out a mini beach clean, supported by Surfers Against Sewage, and removed almost 9kg of rubbish. This was sorted into recyclables and general waste back at school.

As a reward for their hard work Primary 6 learned the science of the fire triangle - oxygen, fuel and heat - as well as the rules of outdoor fire safety, and the policy of ‘leave no trace’ from a trained expert. They then made ‘smores’ as a tasty treat.

The class then worked in teams to build mini National Parks on the beach from natural materials and presented their creations, explaining all of the features included to the rest of the group.

Class teacher, Helen Hazlett, said: “A fantastic time was had by all.

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“The resounding message from the children of Rosneath Primary School is please don’t drop litter!

“Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints as you enjoy our local area.”

Head teacher, Emma McDermid, added: “At a key time for education, outdoor learning has a crucial role in contributing to our ‘recovering phase’ at Rosneath Primary School and ELC.

“Outdoor learning has proven benefits in learning and teaching, and mental health.

“We are factoring in even more opportunities for play, outdoor learning and for our pupils to be physically active as much as possible, to enable them to enjoy and learn about their surrounding community and environment, within our learning plans.”

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