Outdoor Education

Holy Name of Mary College School believes strongly in the value of experiential education, which is, simply defined, "learning by doing." Our meaningful, customized programmes will engage our students physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Research shows that, through experiential education programmes, young women can learn significant things about themselves, including new personal and life perspectives and attitudes and a better understanding of themselves and how they relate to others.

All of our outdoor education programmes are structured to ensure success for all participants, both as individuals and team members. We strive to build a united community where young women feel that they are the authors of their own lives.

While the purpose of our experiential opportunities will vary, rooted in each one of our trips are the goals of increasing communication skills, enhancing group cooperation, improving problem-solving skills, enhancing leadership skills, and increasing respect and trust for oneself and for the group.

Kurt Hahn, a pioneer in experiential education, said:  "There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps, for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less."  Trips outside of the classroom often allow young people the opportunity to see themselves in a new and remarkable way.

We feel that these experiences beyond the classroom walls will help provide our students with the building blocks needed to continue to move forward as connected, resilient, competent, confident, and self-aware young women.

ALIVE Outdoors, specialists in outdoor education, will develop and deliver the outdoor education programme for Holy Name of Mary College School.

 

OUR MISSION

The mission of Holy Name of Mary College School is to educate young women to their full potential within the teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith.

NEWS & EVENTS

First Day of School

September 7th, 2010