Outdoor Play and Learning: Loose Parts Play
Outdoor play is so much more than playtime. It is an important part of how children learn, develop and grow.
When children climb, dig, build, explore and use loose parts such as ropes, pipes, boxes, fabric and natural materials, they are developing valuable skills. They learn to problem solve, use their imagination, take appropriate risks, work together, communicate and build confidence and independence.
This term, we are excited to continue our Outdoor Play and Learning journey at Depot Hill State School.
This Friday, we will welcome Angus Gorrie, an experienced Playworker and Play Consultant and Managing Director of The Outsiders Play Advocates. All students will have the opportunity to work with Angus and our school staff on pallet building in a safe and supported environment.
We need your help with pallets!
To make Friday's activity possible, we are hoping to source at least 20 pallets. If you have suitable pallets you are able to donate to the school, please let us know. We would greatly appreciate the support.
On Saturday, some of our staff will also participate in a Professional Development Day with Angus. We will be joined by staff from other schools across the Rockhampton Region as we begin a Collaborative Learning Community focused on the value of Outdoor Play and Learning.
We are looking forward to seeing where our students' creativity, curiosity and imagination take them.