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How to transfer 21st Century Skills into life

How to transfer 21st Century Skills into life

by | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog

What is a 21st Century Skill? There are many 21st Century Skills. In the William Pike Challenge, which is a teacher led Education Outside The Classroom (EOTC) programme available to year 6 to 9 students, we consider communication, problem solving, resilience,...
Why Community Service and giving back is so important

Why Community Service and giving back is so important

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog

Why Community Service and giving back is so important for young people to learn and do. Community Service means a lot to me, it’s my way of giving back! In 2018, I had the opportunity to participate in some ‘extreme’ community service. I was fortunate enough to be...
The value of Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)

The value of Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)

by | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog

New research highlights the value of Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) within Aotearoa New Zealand schools   A significant research piece funded by Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) and the Ministry of Education has just been published. This piece shows...
William Pike Challenge parent and student feedback

William Pike Challenge parent and student feedback

by | May 25, 2020 | Blog

When kids do the William Pike Challenge incredible things happen. As part of the programme they’re challenged to try new things in the outdoors, in their community and at home. And what happens to kids when they’re challenged to try something new and difficult? Their...