Curriculum for Excellence
Curriculum for Excellence Loch Lomond Campaign
At Loch Lomond, we are able to address the needs of those who visit as part of school and youth groups, under the four strands identified by the review group. We do this by working together to offer a comprehensive package of learning, development and fun.
Confident individuals
Push boundaries, raise ambitions and develop self-confidence, cultivate a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, explore values and beliefs, develop understanding of others.
- Physical outdoor activities develop both confidence and wellbeing.
- Stay away from home and learn to cope without parental guidance.
- Experience nature close-up and investigate related values and beliefs.
- Engage in activities which encourage healthy, active and considerate lifestyles.
Succesful learners
Motivation for learning through experiences, raise levels of participation and achievement, increase receptiveness to new ideas and ways of thinking.
- Exciting outdoor activities provide opportunities for learning through experiences.
- Experience new surroundings and learn to adopt appropriate behaviours.
- Touch the animals and ask questions, become active in learning.
- Use technology to enhance learning about the issues facing the outdoor environment.
Responsible citizens
Encourage respect for others and the environment, raise awareness of responsibilities and encourage citizenship.
- Challenging outdoor activities develop respect of others and the environment.
- Stay overnight together to increase awareness of others and social skills.
- View the underwater habitat and look at the various pressures on eco-systems.
- Learn about the opportunities to participate in the life and work of the National Park.
Effective contributors
Improve co-operation and team effectiveness, encourage and develop resourcefulness and independence.
- Experience team challenges designed to assist team development and co-operation.
- The hostel environment develops and encourages independence and teamwork.
- Online worksheets encourage independence of learning about the creatures.
- Group and individual activities promotes critical thinking and partnerships.