Schools
Working with schools and providing them with the opportunities and resources they need to help inform, educate, and inspire the next generation about the environment crisis is at the heart of what we do at the Laudato Si’ Centre.
Whether primary, secondary, SEND, or further education, our education offer provides a fantastic opportunity to enrich curricular and wider learning, whilst equipping our young people with the skills to make a practical difference to our common home.
Visit Us
We are proud to offer a wealth of unforgettable learning activities and experiences for schools of all faiths and none, right across the North West.
For more information on our school sessions, please explore the drop down options below or click below to download our brochure for pricing information.
School Sessions
Get inspired in the beautiful surroundings of our walled garden and woodland as we explore ways you can support nature to flourish at your school, whilst taking practical action to care for our common home.
Tour our Centre to find out what actions we take to tackle our ecological crisis, play games to support understanding of looking after our common home and learn practical skills to take back to school, such as reducing the carbon footprint of your packed lunch, supporting wildlife in your school and home, and creating awareness for the rest of your school community.
Our practical and engaging active days are planned in line with the National Curriculum for all primary school ages. Days take place all over the centre and are tailored to your specification. Come and learn how to cook on the open fire for your DT project, or follow in the footsteps of the great poets by allowing nature to inspire your creativity. Whether it’s exploring local history, or discovering more about continents around the world, the opportunities for learning are endless!
Our calming woodland is the perfect place to experience Forest School activities. We offer one-off sessions and bespoke, six-week programmes, planned to your own specifications. Activities include whittling, fire lighting, den building, shelter work, knot tying, tree identification and much more!
Spend time in the beauty of creation with a retreat day to feel spiritually renewed and reconnected with Creator God.
We offer retreats to tie in with the liturgical year, environmental saints, sacramental programmes and feast days. We can also tailor our retreats to suit themes of your choosing.
We have a fully-qualified SENDco who runs our school sessions, enabling all children to experience all the fun and joy of the great outdoors in an experience that nurtures confidence and relaxation.
We cater for all age groups and can tailor sessions to meet the needs of your students. Please contact us to discuss any individual needs in more detail.
We are pleased to offer a wide range of training activities for school staff and governors here at the Centre, or in your own school. Activities can support you to develop and deliver your own action plans, including environmental audits. We provide faith-based training around Catholic Social Teaching and Pope Francis’ environmental encyclicals, Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum.
Our beautiful space can also be hired for your own INSET session on any other subject
We can also plan bespoke days to meet the needs of your students and school. If you have something specific in mind, please get in touch and we will be happy to plan a half day / day unique to your school.
Resources
Whilst we are delighted to welcome schools to our Centre or provide practical support at school, we recognise the importance of providing a range of resources to support schools throughout their journey.
Whether your school is just beginning your journey or whether you have a fantastic legacy of environmental work, we have a range of resources to inspire and support you at whatever stage.
Contact
If you would like to arrange a school visit to our Centre, or for our team to deliver a session at your school, please email: laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or click here to download our brochure!
