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Crash course in nature for Ballasalla pupils

Headteacher encourages kids to explore the wilderness

Primary school pupils have been getting back to nature in a series of lessons in the wilderness.

Children in Years 5 & 6 at Ballasalla School have been taking part in Forest School at Silverdale, a programme developed by the Isle of Man Children's Centre.

The eight-week course has seen them learning to explore, build and stay safe through endeavour - skills which are hoped to be transferrable in wider education.

Headteacher Jamie Cox explained what the scheme involves.

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