Some things pupils have said about their experience at St Michael's:
- "We learnt to map read and stick together, and not to be selfish or grumpy when working in pairs or sharing the equipment"
- "We did some work in the classroom, but most of what we learnt we did outdoors...and it was fun, so I'll probably remember it!"
- "St Michael's was my home for a week. I learn't lots about myself as well as learning to get on with others"
- "The week was excellent, absolutely brilliant"
- "Everybody did what they could and helped each other through the bits they found difficult"
And from the teachers' perspective, a visit to St Michael's...
- encourages independence and develops skills for life
- develops environmental awareness
- provides high quality experiences in the outdoors to enrich the school curriculum
- supports the non-specialist outdoor teacher
- enables some pupils to experience an opportunity that they otherwise could not afford
- offers opportunities to develop self-confidence
- contributes significantly to staff/pupil relationships
- promotes personal and social growth.
