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Education Resources on the Caledonian Canal

Local Primary Schools can enjoy the Canal as their Classroom!

Over the last few years we have been working with schools local to the canal, and we feel it is time to develop what we can offer to you, in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and the Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning.

What can we offer you?

  • Free CfE linked resources
  • Water safety education
  • Learning in context, through experience
  • Access to an environment for fully inclusive physical activity
  • Work towards Active Schools outcomes
  • Work towards Health Promoting School status
  • Work towards a John Muir Trust Award
  • Activities contribute to Eco Schools work
  • Include the canal towpaths in your Active School Travel Plan
  • Strengthen the links between school and your local community
  • Experience 'ownership' of the canal
  • Contribute towards creating responsible citizens

Benefits for the Caledonian Canal

  • Reduction in water-related incidents
  • Local community encouraged to engage with the canal
  • Local ambassadors for the canal through all age groups
  • Less anti-social behaviour around the canal
  • More attractive surroundings for canal users

Looking for more information?

Please contact Lucy MacLeod in the Caledonian Canal Office:

 

4 children on canal society boat using binoculars to spot wildlife

"It was fun to learn about safety around the canal"

Charis, P6, Lochyside R. C. Primary School

Discover Explore

Discover Fort Augustus, on the Caledonian Canal, with Discover Explore!

Discover Explore is an exploration game set in the Great Glen that encourages families and young people to get outdoors and uncover the stories and history of different locations through a series of daring missions.

Find out more about the special mission at Fort Augustus!

Discover Explore online / offline exploration game logo

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