Year 4 - 8
Outdoor Education is an integral part of the Aberlour House Curriculum, from Year 4 to Year 8. All pupils take part in climbing, canoeing and kayaking sessions, as part of the weekly games programme, during the Autumn and Summer Terms. Outdoor Education and Survival are often offered as ‘Projects’, one afternoon each week.
During the Spring Term, the majority of pupils opt to take part in the weekly skiing sessions at The Lecht, snow permitting. Teams are entered into the Scottish Prep Schools Ski Championships and The Scottish Minors Race.
During the Summer Term, each year group takes part in an expedition, of three to five days duration.
Years 4 and 5
The pupils in Years 4 and 5 take part in mixed outdoor activities / field studies experience, based at a local outdoor centre. Considerable emphasis is placed on team building and developing self confidence.
Year 6
In Year 6, the pupils go on a camping expedition (base camp), and take part in a range of outdoor activities and initiative / team building exercises.
Year 7
The Year 7 pupils travel through The Great Glen, by canoe and sleep under canvas.
Year 8
After sitting their Common Entrance exams, Year 8 take part in a wilderness expedition, exploring some of Scotland’s remotest areas. This continues a long tradition of wild camping and adventurous challenge in the children’s final year at Aberlour House.
Final-year pupils at Aberlour House have the opportunity to spend a weekend on Gordonstoun's sail training vessel, Ocean Spirit of Moray.
Outdoor Education Photo Gallery