The Thrill Of The Outdoors
Independent School Parent|Summer 2017

In a world that’s now dominated by digital, Pre-Prep Schools remain a nostalgic haven for the simple beauty of the outdoors, writes Katie Gedye.

Katie Gedye
The Thrill Of The Outdoors

The world for today’s children has changed beyond recognition from that of the current generation of parents. The outdoor freedom that many experienced growing up has, sadly, been replaced by boundaries, firewalls and technology, and time outdoors is something that feels organised, forced and solely used as a break away from our screens. But don’t our children deserve more than that?

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