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Year 1
Outdoor Learning
At Moreton Hall Prep, we believe At Moreton Hall Prep, we take this sentiment
that education doesn’t just happen to heart. Outdoor learning offers so much more
than a change of scenery — it provides our pupils
within four walls — it thrives in with the chance to explore, discover, and learn
forests, fields, and within our through meaningful, real-world experiences.
For our Year 1 children, it’s a chance to bring
beautiful 100 acre grounds. classroom topics to life in ways that are tangible,
exciting, and unforgettable.
This philosophy is brought to life during our
Outdoor Learning Days, where our whole Prep Moreover, outdoor learning plays a vital role
School takes part in a range of enriching, nature- in developing environmental awareness. As Sir
based activities designed to spark curiosity, build David Attenborough wisely said:
confidence, and nurture a lifelong connection
with the natural world. With the spirit of “ If children don’t grow up knowing
adventure guiding us, the children embraced about nature, they won’t understand it.
the outdoors with wide eyes and open minds.
From the calm concentration of weaving natural And if they don’t understand it, they ”
materials to the excitement of trying their won’t protect it.
hand at archery, each activity offered a unique
opportunity for hands-on learning. The scavenger
hunts, in particular, encouraged children to We aim to instil this understanding from the
observe closely, think critically, and work as a earliest years at Moreton Hall Prep. By spending
team — all while immersed in the sights, sounds time in nature, children begin to see themselves
and textures of nature. as part of a larger ecosystem — one that deserves
curiosity, care, and respect.
As John Muir once said,
As we reflect on the success of our Outdoor
“ make sure a few of them are dirt. ” Learning Day, we are reminded of the value
Of all the paths you take in life,
of these moments. Learning outside not only
complements the academic curriculum — it
enriches the whole child. We look forward to
many more opportunities where muddy boots
and smiling faces are signs of a day well spent,
and where the lessons learned under the sky
stay with our pupils for years to come.
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