THE Exmoor Society has again awarded Dulverton Middle School a cheque for £2,000 to help it continue its pioneering work on the Exmoor curriculum.
Started over six years ago, the special curriculum was designed to give opportunities to all pupils to learn about their environment and experience outdoor activities such as sailing and hill walking.
The children, over a four- year course, learn about the wildlife, landscape and the historic environment of Exmoor. They take part in activities such as map reading and navigation, and building a shelter to survive on the moor. These skills are backed up by national qualifications in such things as cycling, first aid and canoeing.
Chris Whinney, spokesman for the society, said: "The society has identified education as a key priority for further involvement and funding. We have supported the Dulverton Middle School by over £10,000 in the last few years because of its exciting initiative and in the hope that it will expand to other schools."
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