Eating Lunch Outdoors

On warm weather days, A.R. Lord students head outside for lunchtime. The outdoor classroom is a great place for kids to gather and enjoy the fresh air. Children are assisted and watched over by the supervision aids and even some parents, grandparents and caregivers will come by. After eating, lunch kits are dropped into their division tote to be brought back to the classroom and children head off to play in the playground. 

Extra benefits to eating outdoors include:

* A Dose of Vitamin-D - Kids gets an extra dose of the "sunshine" vitamin with their meal which helps the immune system and the heart and and is thought to prevent bone disease

* It is a natural mood-booster 

* Helps with learning and concentration in the classroom

A.R. Lord Teachers and Outdoor Learning

"Learning takes place anywhere, not just in classrooms. Many teachers and schools create learning environments that explore the use of time and space in creative ways." 


Learn about the new BC School Curriculum: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/

Outdoor Classroom - Natural Playground Celebration

A new outdoor space was recently constructed on the school grounds at A.R. Lord. The initial idea was part of a grant through Tree Canada in partnership with Fed Ex. Additional funds were also raised through the school & parent fundraisers.