100 Mile Elementary
This week, principals and vice-principals from across Cariboo Chilcotin School District gathered at Gavin Lake Forest Education Society to step into the role of learners and experience the same powerful outdoor education opportunities available to our students.
From exploring the fascinating world of toads, snakes, lichens, and local ecosystems to hiking the hills surrounding the lake, practicing archery, and spending time immersed in the forest, school leaders were reminded of the incredible learning that happens when education is rooted in place.
Place-based learning invites students to build knowledge through direct connection with the land. It nurtures curiosity, strengthens observation skills, and helps learners understand the complex relationships that sustain the natural world. Just as importantly, it fosters a sense of collective responsibility—both to one another and to the environments we share.
Experiences like these reflect the power of collective responsibility. Through strong partnerships with community organizations such as Gavin Lake Forest Education Society, we are able to provide authentic learning opportunities that connect students to the land, to local knowledge, and to each other.
We are grateful to the Gavin Lake team for their ongoing commitment to helping our students—and our leaders—discover that some of the most meaningful lessons are found just beyond the classroom walls.
