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<strong>Education</strong> Magazine<br />
and although many would not choose to<br />
have their children pursuing live quarry,<br />
this very real urge can be harnessed in<br />
other ways. The good old scavenger<br />
hunt is a case in point and to hunt<br />
for objects such as feathers, acorns,<br />
and snail shells, with a prize at the<br />
end, is an exciting way for youngsters<br />
to engage with the natural world.<br />
Finally, an attraction to danger<br />
is another childhood trait that can<br />
be drafted into service. From years<br />
of working with children, I have<br />
discovered a simple truth. Whittling<br />
A scavenger hunt is<br />
always a winner<br />
a stick is ‘boring’ whilst whittling a<br />
long stick to make a spear is ‘amazing’.<br />
The impression of danger can be very<br />
inspiring (as long as in reality the activity<br />
is safe and well supervised). When<br />
planning kids sessions I incorporate as<br />
many fires, weapons and traps as I can.<br />
Through my business Rural Courses<br />
I have worked with many children<br />
and I am always pleased to share<br />
my ideas. I hope that as the days<br />
lengthen, they may inspire you to<br />
get out and involve your children in<br />
what is after all, their natural world.<br />
Michael White, founder of Rural<br />
Courses, was born and raised in<br />
the country and loved it so much<br />
that he stayed to build a selfsufficient<br />
life for himself and his<br />
family. The skills and techniques<br />
he teaches are those he uses daily<br />
to sustain his way of life and<br />
his knowledge and enthusiasm<br />
for the subject ensures an<br />
inspirational and informative day.<br />
For over fifteen years, Michael<br />
has run courses and workshops<br />
introducing hundreds of adults<br />
and children to a host of country<br />
activities from his ‘Rural H.Q’<br />
near Cranbrook. He has always<br />
had a particular passion for<br />
foraging and just to prove<br />
that it really is possible to live<br />
off the land, in 2009 Michael<br />
walked in excess of 300 miles<br />
from St. David’s, Wales to his<br />
home in Kent living exclusively<br />
on wild foraged foods.<br />
Ruralcourses.co.uk<br />
‘‘ Bringing out the best in boys ’’<br />
A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself<br />
OPEN MORNING • Wednesday 20th June <strong>2018</strong> •10:00 –11:30am<br />
If you would like to attend an Open Morning, request a prospectus, or arrange an individual tour,<br />
please contact the Admissions Office on 01483 813535 or email: admissions@aldro.org<br />
Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org<br />
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