Taking Science Week 2026 Outdoors! πŸ”¬πŸ§ͺ🌿

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Calum

International Primary Teacher and Outdoor Learning Specialist, with over ten years experience. I hold an MSc in Outdoor Education and PGDE in Primary Education.


πŸ‘‰This year, we are bringing STEM to life at our International School through the power of storytelling and nature connection!

This Monday, I delivered “Top Secret” letters from some very special local wildlife characters, each facing a unique STEM engineering dilemma.



Our junior scientists will be tasked with solving problems for:
β€’ Syd the Red Squirrel 🐿️
β€’ The one and only Justin Beaver 🦫
β€’ Hamish the Hedgehog πŸ¦”

From mastering the physics of raft building and dam construction to designing the ultimate wildlife habitat, the students will be getting hands-on with natural materials in the great outdoors.

It’s the perfect blend of biology, maths, and problem-solving. πŸ“βš’οΈ

Beyond the building projects, The teachers will be diving deep into:

βœ… Animal diets and local habitats
βœ… Conservation and how we can protect our native species


While Boosting wellbeing of the students with much needed fresh air and sunshine!