What's New? – Page 94
-
News & IdeasSecondary school pupils welcomed at Festival of Questions
This February, Lancaster Arts will debut the Festival of Questions, which aims to rouse debate through various events.
-
.png)
News & IdeasStudents become amateur palaeontologists at Port Lympne Reserve
Port Lympne Reserve has announced that preparations are underway for a new dinosaur attraction, and visiting pupils will be able to dig for fossils and try their hand at palaeontology.
-
.jpg)
News & IdeasMOSI launches first Science workshop for Key Stage 3
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester has announced its first Science workshop for Key Stage 3 pupils.
-
FeaturesImproving confidence and enjoyment in studying foreign languages
School Travel Organiser takes a look at three companies who are helping students develop their foreign language skill by taking them abroad.
-
News & IdeasMerlin For Groups unveils new trip planning website with schools section
Merlin For Groups has launched a new website, with a section designed to help with planning for school trips.
-
.jpg)
FeaturesSix ways to celebrate Shakespeare Week outside of the classroom
Get into the swing of Shakespeare week with some of these outdoor learning opportunities for students.
-
FeaturesLearn Prehistory, Science, Literacy and Numeracy at an Iron Age Settlement
Celtic Harmony is a charity that offer educational sessions inspired by the heritage of ancient Britain.
-
News & IdeasInteractive STEM workshops at the Big Bang UK Fair
The Big Bang UK Scientists and Engineers Fair, from 16th to 19th March at the NEC, Birmingham, will combine theatre shows, interactive workshops, exhibits and careers information for students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
-
News & IdeasEfteling theme park to open new holiday village
Efteling theme park, in the south of Holland, is investing €30 million to construct a new holiday village.
-
FeaturesThe 10 most read features on STO in 2015
We reveal the features that have been most popular with School Travel Organiser readers this year, starting with the tenth most popular and counting down to first place.
-
FeaturesDates for the school calendar 2016
There are a number of national events that lend themselves nicely to LOtC in the coming terms. Here are eight dates for your academic diary worth noting down.
-
FeaturesItinerary Idea: The Roman Baths
Experience The Roman Baths with an itinerary that links to History, Art and Design, Numeracy, Literacy and PSHE.
-
FeaturesItinerary Idea: Sea Life, Brighton
Visit Sea Life Brighton for an itinerary tying in Science, Geography, Art and Drama for Key Stages 1 and 2.
-
News & IdeasWellcome Trust launches The Crunch to highlight healthy eating
Teachers interested in teaching healthy eating will want to keep their eyes open for The Crunch initiative launching in March.
-
News & IdeasWind in the Willows to launch educational resources
Educational resources will be available for Wind in the Willows when it embarks on its UK tour.
-
Features12 tips for embedding away from desk education at your school
Pointers for getting the most out of the practice of learning outside the classroom.
-
News & IdeasJoin the school tree planting project
If you’ve got a bit of time to kill over the Christmas holidays, apply for the school tree planting project, created by the Woodland Trust and the government.
-
.jpg)
FeaturesDiscovering the great outdoors at The Yorkshire Arboretum
Rachel Bailey spoke to The Yorkshire Arboretum’s education officer Kathryn Hardaker, who organises school visits for Primary school children.
-
FeaturesLinking character education to learning outside the classroom
When thinking about personal development and character education we must not be blind to the world outside the classroom walls, writes Elaine Skates, chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom and STO columnist.
-
.jpg)
FeaturesIt’s not just Geography at Snowdonia National Park
Education officers from Snowdonia explain why the National Park’s environment is a great one for learning outside the classroom.