Evergreen Brick Works School Program
The 2011–2012 program is in full swing!
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Here is what to expect when you bring your class to Evergreen Brick Works:
Program Approach
Our program has been developed in close collaboration with a team of local teachers. Our approach can be summarized as follows:
- Place-based: building a foundation of knowledge through a focus on local nature, culture and community
- Ecological: providing children direct contact with nature
- Hands-on: creating a compelling learning setting through multi-sensory, direct experience
- Active and mobile: moving the body to engage the mind
- Arts-infused: breathing life into learning through creativity, compelling narratives and arts activities
- Integrated: weaving together expectations from across the curriculum through ecological themes and engaging experiences
Program Details
- Available October through to June 2012
- Programs are full days
- Curriculum linked
- Available to Grades 1 to 6
Rates: $15 per student per day. Subsidies available for schools that qualify.
Teachers, download our Program Information pamphlet for details about our offerings. (PDF, 816 kB).
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“… I think the realization, for the kids and myself, that the city has a gem hidden, just walking distance from the subway, is simply incredible.”
– Teacher, Lord Dufferin School
Planning a trip to Evergreen Brick Works
Getting Here
In order to eliminate the need for a school bus, and also to create an experiential, geographical connection between the school and the field centre, we can begin the program at Castle Frank Station between 9:30–10:00am and walk the class to Evergreen Brick Works along the beautiful forested ravine trail.
Getting Back to School
The free shuttle bus will leave Evergreen Brick Works for Broadview Station at 2:15 and 2:45pm.
Teachers' Corner
Share your ideas and experiences on how to extend the learning back to your school. Learn about what others across the board are doing to engage students in nature experiences.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact:
Annie MacLeod, School Program Facilitator at amacleod@evergreen.ca or 416-596-1495 x302.
Evergreen recognizes HSBC Bank Canada for their support of the HSBC Student Bursary Program
