Primary case studies

Forest school - it's very cool

Falla Hill Primary improves pupils' confidence, self-esteem and social integration by going outdoors.

Blown away by energy

Eco School St John Bosco Primary installed a wind turbine which supplies the school with electricity.

Primary pupils eat their greens

Ferguslie Primary pupils establish a school garden, among other projects.

Pupils explore close to home and further afield

From the school grounds to the ocean, Kingswell Primary pupils are out there.

Bringing the outdoors to life

One small, rural school makes imaginative use of moors, farmland, woods and a tidal lagoon.

Litter police are out and about

Echline Primary enhances the environment for the whole school and the wider community.

Eco-Project gets community on board

St John's Primary shows how pupils, parents, business and the wider community can work together.

Photo opportunites in the school grounds

A digital photo competition encourages pupils to get out and explore their school grounds.

Glorious gardens

P1 and P2 pupils get outdoors to work co-operatively to build a garden and a retaining wall at Tarland Primary School.

Building an outdoor classroom

The 'Our School Grounds' project at Inveraray Primary School began with a pond; by 2007 their work has progressed into an outdoor classroom where they learn about maths.

Uyeasound Primary School Case Study

Creative Response to Wild Places

See how Campie Primary School uses creativity and stimulus of wild places to encourage enthusiasm and motivation for learning.