Anyone who has seen the impact that learning and playing outdoors has on children knows how powerful such experiences can be.

St Benedict’s first Outdoor Classroom Day this term was a huge success. Students gardened, developed oral storytelling skills, conducted Science investigations, got creative with outdoor art, undertook a treasure hunt and competed in our own St Benedict’s Ninja Warriors.

Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning. They are more active when they play outdoors which is essential for their healthy development and enjoyment of childhood. Together, children and teachers are already planning their next Outdoor Day!​