End of Term Review

Since this September when Mr Brice and I joined Mr Jackson in the Outdoor Education Department, we have introduced a number of new activities to the school. PE and Games lessons now regualrly see Ultimate Frisbee, Power Kiting, Mountain Bike Skills, Indoor Climbing and Team Challenges.

We have purchased an Outdoor Education Landrover and a fleet of 16 Mountain Bikes which are in regular use.

I have been able to assist Mr Jackson with his pre-existing 6th Form Climbing afternoons and with the two of us present we have managed to get more students involved, been outside and inside, bouldering and roped climbing. We have a high number of them lead climbing and making good progress. We also took them Coasteering in Torbay to mix the skills up a bit.

Mr Brice and I have run a number of weekend Mountain Bike trips to Dartmoor and Haldon Hill as well as White Water Kayak trips to the River Dart. School staff have also been involved with a trip to The Gower in October half term.

I have approved a number of Duke of Edinburgh's Awards to students who have been working hard to complete all the sections. 4 Gold,  12 Silver and 6 Bronze.

The Outdoor Education Team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mr G Starks (Head of Outdoor Education)