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Have a trip outside the classroom; jungle style!

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Mar 22, 2016

The Garden International School Early Years Centre (EYC) encourages young pupils to learn not only within the classroom setting but also outside of classroom.

To uphold this ethos, the Jungle School programme is incorporated as part of the learning syllabus for pupils from nursery to reception level.

The Jungle School programme aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. It is is an inspirational process, that offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self?esteem through hands?on learning experiences in a natural environment.

Pupils are taken to a contained jungle location where the children are free to explore the area, taking their learning in whichever direction they choose. Our team of skilled teachers and parents are on hand to supervise and support their learning by questioning and giving the children time to reflect on what they are doing.

Among the significant skills and knowledge acquired through the Jungle School programme are sawing, den building, weaving, boat and fairy house making, tree climbing, mini beast hunting and natural art designing and so on.

“Jungle School is an integral part of life at EYC. We love the fact that we are able to use our KL locality to inspire our children to become ambassadors for nature and to continue building on the skills that are so essential to life in the 21st century. Jungle School encourages communication, questioning, social skills, risk taking, problem solving and resilience, all skills closely linked to our school student vision," said Head of EYC Sue Horne.

Come and discover your child wild at heart at Garden International School.