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our students,” enthuses Charlotte. “The investment is the first phase of a longer- term project, which aims to bring nature into classrooms across the whole school.” At Cambridge International School, located in Cherry Hinton Park, outdoor learning takes place in its nearby surrounds, comprising a forest school programme in conjunction with Find Your Wild. Landmark also boasts a comprehensive forest school programme for its primary school and week-long residential trips throughout the school. “These activities really support the social learning that children lost during the lockdowns,” stresses Gareth. “It’s so important that we support play – to develop those collaboration and communication skills.” THINKING FORWARD While the work of teachers and staff in the wake of this tumultuous period is truly to be applauded, students also need to be recognised. “Thankfully, at Landmark, the resilience and adaptability of our students means they adapted well to learning during the pandemic, then settled into the normal routine of daily school life,” says Gareth. Many of Cambridge’s schools relay how well pupils withstood the challenges faced – sure to be a relief to parents – and how they are once again beginning to thrive. “Despite everything that has happened, the resilience of our students has shone through,” says Charlotte. “And will stand them in great stead for the future.”
It’s so important that, as a school, we support play – to develop collaboration and communication skills
WE’RE GOING ON AN ADVENTURE Taking things out of the classroom is not only a welcome change for children used to pandemic isolation, but an ideal way to disconnect from screens and foster a love of the great outdoors
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