Weir Camp
Purpose
The purpose of Weir Camp is to provide
a unique and valuable experience in an outdoor setting
It complements the mission and aims of
the school and supports
its academic and pastoral programmes. |
Introduction
The school offers its students a chance to camp in the mountains
every summer. Each July Years 1 – 2 are encouraged to take the
opportunity for a whole week (currently Thursday – Thursday)
They can spend this time with their fellow students and their
teachers in the peaceful and picturesque surroundings of Weir
Camp – aptly named after the school’s early Director Dr William
W Weir who had such an impact on education at the school and on
the island.
Weir Camp is a large area one mile from Troodos village, towards
Amiantos. It consists of a small stone built house and concrete
bases for tents. There are two units of toilets and showers.
Facilities for other basic needs i.e. dining, playing etc. are
also available.
The Camp operates for the school programme from late June to
late July. During their stay the students sleep in tents in
groups of 6-8, with about 40 students in each camping group.
Activities include walking, hiking, games, handicrafts,
discussions, films, excursions by bus, picnics and parties.
However, the children will are not treated as tourists. They
work together to keep their camp functional and in order; they
enrich their experiences and learn to live with others and share
things with them.
Aims
The aims of the programme are to provide students with
opportunities:
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to enjoy themselves in a productive, constructive and healthy
way.
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to support and strengthen their academic studies and pastoral
programme
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to learn to live with others in a mutual supportive but
independent way
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to experience a unique environment of beauty and ecological
importance
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to explore, get acquainted and understand a distinctive and
outstanding geographical, environmental and cultural region of
Cyprus
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to participate in outdoor programmes and activities which will
strengthen their character and enrich them spiritually
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to develop self-sufficiency and respect for basic routines and
tasks often taken for granted
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to develop insightful, meaningful and lasting relationships
with staff which will enhance the professional role of the
teacher in school.
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