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 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...
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...
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...
A William Pike Challenge launch presentation is incredibly valuable. Not only for your students who are doing the William Pike Challenge, but for your staff, your school and younger students too. Find out why you should have a launch presentation at your school with...
Resilience. It’s one word, but a quality that will change your life. But what is resilience? We see resilience as being able to bounce back from unexpected changes and challenges. And it’s essential for our children and their future success. It’s vital that they build...
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