Centre Pg. 92 At wells, these activities cater for sustainable development: Earth stewardship (exploring beach, grow crops and this encourage the good use of natural There education plan resources; as an educational centre they We exceeds far beyond The wells Field take a geographical enquiry approach bookish knowledge. studies centre is place where day and Why? Because they residential seminal learn about sustainable activities are carried development- how to out for students use resources now and cater for future generations.
They practice what
was preciously theoretically taught in class Inclusive to all learning styles
Make learning Skills that they are going to use after
love what they school, outside in society; Team-building are learning and cooperation promotes tolerance, compromise (acceptance in difference of See they do not just learn from books, the activities enables thoughts and friendship) and problem them to practice the good use of natural resources and solving discourage environmental damage These children take ownership of their learning and their lives for these days; they become The supports each and responsible. every learning abilities They share responsibility for e.g. low, high, daily domestic tasks which intermediate. promotes self-confidence/self- esteem skills. They model healthy and They also promote healthy sustainable ways of living food (preventing illnesses) as so that the young learns they plant their own food. This also points at sustainability. can get inspired by them.
The facilities about The activities are tailored
accommodation according to the mission of the school. E.g if a school’s mission is to promote friendship, the activities will aim at promoting friendship.
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