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title: "Outdoor Education"
url: "https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/Outdoor-Education"
school: "St Luke's Academy"
---

# Outdoor Education

## Outdoor Education

In Outdoor Education, students embark on a dynamic learning journey that extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. Our program is designed to foster personal growth, teamwork, and practical skills in a natural setting, making education both exciting and meaningful.

### What We Teach:

- **Map Reading and Orienteering:** Students learn how to interpret maps, use a compass, and develop essential navigation skills. Through practical orienteering activities, they build confidence in finding their way in unfamiliar environments.
- **Development of Key Skills:** Outdoor Education emphasizes critical thinking, communication, leadership, and resilience. Group challenges and problem-solving exercises help students strengthen these important life skills.
- **Survival Skills:** From building shelters and lighting campfires to understanding basic first aid and finding safe drinking water, students are introduced to a range of survival techniques that promote self-sufficiency and safety outdoors.
- **Alternative Sports:** To broaden their horizons, students get hands-on experience with a variety of alternative sports, such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking. These activities encourage a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and adventure.

Through Outdoor Education, students not only gain practical skills but also develop a deeper connection with nature, greater self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. We believe these experiences lay the foundation for well-rounded, resilient individuals ready to thrive in any environment.

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### Learning & Education

- [Learning at St Luke's Academy](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/learning-at-st-luke-s-academy)
- Curriculum
    - [Overview ](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum)
    - [English](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/english)
    - [Mathematics](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/mathematics)
    - [Science](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/science)
    - [Design & Technology](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/design-technology)
    - [Outdoor Education](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/Outdoor-Education)
    - [Food Technology](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/food-technology)
    - [PSHE](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/PSHE)
    - [Physical Education](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/physical-education)
    - [Art and Design](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/art-textiles-design-and-technology)
    - [Childcare](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/childcare)
    - [Forest School](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/forest-school)
    - [Pastoral and Therapy](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/pastoral-and-therapy)
    - [Alternative Provision](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/alternative-provision)
    - [Assessment Information](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum/assessment-information)
- [Learning Experiences](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/learning-experiences)
- [Learning Resources](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/learning-resources)
- [Careers Advice](https://www.stlukes.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/careers-advice)

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