S1 IDL Week - 15-19th May - Detailed Information
On Monday 15th May all learners in S1 will begin a programme of learning for the week focusing on the John Muir Award. The aims of the week are as follows:
- To encourage students to reflect on their own lifestyle choices and the effects they may have on our planet
- To investigate some of the key aspects of sustainability and their important to our future
- Draw on our experiences to generate ideas on how we at Hyndland can move towards a more sustainable future.
During the week learners will be involved in a variety of tasks including:
- A visit to Pollock Park where they will carry out an orienteering exercise and will learn about biodiversity of a wild space and will help to conserve it for the future
- Whitelee Wind Farm where they will investigate renewable energy sources and how these can best be used in Scotland to help reduce carbon emissions and conserve our unique ecosystems.
- Reducing landfill waste where we will consider how responsible we are when we dispose of waste and the effects this has on the local and global environment.
Important information for students and parents/carers:
- Ensure you know what you are doing each day - students have been issued with a personalised timetable for the week.
- Bring a packed lunch on the days when you are out of school - free school meals will be provided for those entitled.
- Check the weather forecast the night before - dress appropriately for being outside - suncream / water proof clothing / trainers.
Parental letter issued to students today:
Example of timetable for the week:
