At Brockton we believe that it is important for all of our students to have a healthy understanding and respect for the great outdoors.
In order to educate global citizens it is important that we extend our teaching beyond the classroom and help our students to realize the role that each of us plays in the guardianship of the planet; however, our students do not have to travel far to appreciate what is on their doorstep.
This term our school has adopted several of our surrounding streets in association with North Vancouver district council. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to care and interact with our immediate environment.
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and at Brockton we endeavour to help our students connect with the natural environment and develop their leadership, stewardship and team building skills.
In September, all of our students from grades 4 to 12 attend outdoor school. Grades 4-6 attend Camp Elphinstone to learn about sustainability and caring for our planet through the Going WILD, (Wisdom, Inspiration, and Leadership Development) program.
Students in grades 7-12 undertake educational adventures in the mountains and on the sea; additionally Grade 8 students focus on wildlife photography. Learning about ourselves also includes what we eat. Through the school garden, Brockton students are involved in the planting, growing and harvesting cycle; experiencing firsthand the impact of weather, invasive species and human interference as real threats to producing a bountiful crop. Our school garden project is complemented by a cooking elective called Dizzy Whisk, which promotes cooking what is both local and seasonal.
This piece was originally published in the North Shore News print edition as part of a special Private Schools advertising feature.The content was written and submitted by North Shore private schools.
