29th June 2020 ( Days 53-60) – This will be the last Themed weeks of this term and hopefully the last session of ‘Online Outdoor Learning’. As such we wish to celebrate all things Adventure. Whatever you get up to, do it safely and with a parents permission first.
Here are some ideas of things you may think about……..
Have a local adventure, Plan an adventure for when lock-down is lifted, Look back over past adventures, what made them special?, take a walk, take a bike ride, explore somewhere new, get wet and muddy in stream, find nature, take time out to to reflect. Write about adventures, create a poem on adventure….
Let us know how you have got on in the usual ways.
Have a great summer holiday, take care and we look froward to seeing you in 2020/21. From The Patterdale Team, Steve Bradley (BD) and Emma Lindle (GD).
7/6/2020 – A change in model!
We’ve listened to feedback from our followers over just how much work and challenges our students have to contend with at the moment and we don’t wish to add any pressure on top of that. Our challenges should be enjoyable and engaging. As such we are going to change to a model that prompts a weekly theme for getting outdoors. Last week was naturally cycling and students and staff contributed to the JOGLE return trip. Well done to all involved.
As you undertake these themes with your friends and family, please think about the risks and minimise them, follow all latest COVID protocols, only do things with permission of your adults and enjoy your time outside. Stay Safe!
Week Commencing:
8th June 2020 (Days 38-42) – This week is all about NATURE. The parks, fields, woods and verges are full of wonderful things to see and hear. Try and get out and about this week and take the time to stop and look, listen and feel in and around these spaces.
What do you notice? What do you hear? How many different species can you identify?
Take only photographs, leave only footprints. Please share your findings with us. Email: enquiries@patterdalehall.org.uk or tag us on twitter. @patterdale_hall or @boltonoutdoor
Have a great week.
15th June 2020 (Days 43-47) – Well done on such a great effort with the Nature Week. The theme for this week is Outdoor Cooking and Outdoor Eating. What creative dishes can you come up with cooked in your garden? Can you find some food for free (take care and be sure!)?
NB – PLEASE, NO disposable BBQ’s or fires in the wild places and woodlands around you. These present a significant fire risk.
Take only photographs, leave only footprints. Please share your findings with us. Email: enquiries@patterdalehall.org.uk or tag us on twitter. @patterdale_hall or @boltonoutdoor
Have a great week.
22nd June 2020 (Days 48-52) – Well done on all the outdoor cooking last week. Thanks for sharing your photographs. This week the theme is ‘The Great Outdoors – Photography’ . Think about taking photos that are linked with your school subjects, Biology, Physics, Art, Geography etc. How many links can you make? Find some local history, some mathematical links, capture nature at its best, or most vulnerable.
So get outside, see and look, sense and feel, record and enjoy. Please share you photos with us by twitter @boltonoutdoor or @patterdale_hall or by email to MFoxMakin@boltonschool.org
There will be a small prize for the best photo submitted, so get snapping and sending. Stay safe out there!
29th June 2020 ( Days 53-60) – This will be the last Themed weeks of this term and hopefully the last session of ‘Online Outdoor Learning’. As such we wish to celebrate all things Adventure. Whatever you get up to, do it safely and with a parents permission first.
Here are some ideas of things you may think about.
Have a local adventure, Plan an adventure for when lock-down is lifted, Look back over past adventures, what made them special?, take a walk, take a bike ride, explore somewhere new, get wet and muddy in stream, find nature, take time out to to reflect.
Let us know how you have got on in the usual ways.
Have a great summer holiday, take care and we look froward to seeing you in 2020/21. From The Patterdale Team, Steve Bradley (BD) and Emma Lindle (GD).
Past Challenges!
Day 2 Re threaded Figure of Eight 24/3/2020
Day 3 Shelter Building 25/3/2020
Day 4 Tree identification 26/3/2020
Day 6 – Finding North and adding to your Map!
Day 7 – Tieing a Bowline and Video of Mr Bradley demonstrating
Easter Holidays – Let us know what you get up to. Keep getting outside and have your own little micro adventures. Watch Twitter @patterdale_Hall for updates.
Day 8 Compass Activity (20/4/2020)
Day 9 Silence and Reflection 1/4/2020)
Day 10 Outdoor Video (22/4/2020)
Day 11 Knot – Round Turn and Two Half Hitches (23/4/20200)
Day 12 Journey Planning, Walk or Cycle (24/4/2020)
Day 13 Bowline Knot Blindfolded (27/4/2020)
Day 14 Silence and reflection Part 2 (28/4/2020)
Day 15 Alpine Butterfly Knot (29/4/2020)
Day 17 Take a Walk and share your photographs (1/5/2020)
Day 18 3 Second track stand (4/5/2020)
Day 19 Front Wheel Lift – Bike (5/5/2020)
Day 20 Find 5 Creatures (6/5/2020)
Day 21 Rear Wheel Lift (7/5/2020)
Bank Holiday
Day 22 Bike Bunny Hop (11/5/2020)
Day 23 7 Second Track Stand (12/5/2020)
Day 24 Towers of Hanoi (13/5/2020)
Day 25 Clean and Lube your bike chain (14/5/2020)
Day 26 Clove Hitch Knot (15/5/2020)
Day 27 Identify 10 plants or trees and Photograph (18/5/2020)
Day 28 Clean your bike! (19/5/2020)
Day 29 Cornering with Confidence (20/5/2020)
Day 30 Remove your Bike Wheels (21/5/2020)
Day 31 Make a short video of the spring term’s Outdoor learning Activities and share with us on social media or by email. No prompt sheet for this! (22/5/2020)
Days 32 -36. This week all students at Bolton School are invited to ride their bikes, safely with a helmet and permission of their parents or carers. The plan is to ride from John o Groats to Lands End and back if possible. 874 miles each way. Please send your daily mileage into MGC@boltonschool.org or via twitter at @SportatBolton Good Luck and Stay Safe!
