Ros, Rowan, and Jennifer – our Everyone’s Evenlode team – have celebrated a successful conclusion to their busiest time of the year for schools delivery!
Through seven weeks in June and July, the team have welcomed over 500 students to river-based learning sessions in the Evenlode catchment area. Feedback forms revealed an impressive 94% satisfaction rate for the sessions. The delivery for the Everyone’s Evenlode project includes outdoor learning , in-class curriculum learning, practical exercises, and the encouragement wherever possible for children to get in the water (safely) and learn more about their local river.
Students report back that highlights for them during the sessions include being in the river, pond-dipping, wearing waders, and walking the streambed in ‘stream safaris’. Teachers say they value the opportunities for students to experience new surroundings, walks from the school gates, and the increased awareness of, and appreciation for, local nature.
A tremendous amount of work goes into planning each session – from the logistics, to equipment, health and safety, and, of course, the content of each session – often tailored to suit the students in attendance. The Everyone’s Evenlode team thrives on the enthusiasm brought by the students and teachers.
We applaud the team, as well as their cohort of brilliant volunteers and delivery partners, for their dedication throughout another academic year…Ros, Rowan and Jennifer are now all taking a little summer break to recharge their batteries.