A real outdoor learning moment from the New Roots photo collection

New Roots Schools · Grades R–12

One grade. One clear purpose.

We select the right sessions for what your learners are studying—not a one-size-fits-all camp.

Formats1, 3 or 5 daysCurriculumCAPS-alignedOutputLearner evidence

How it works

Tell us the grade and current topic.

We match the sessions, venue activities and learner evidence to your school brief.

Request a programme plan

Your booking brief

Four details start the plan.

  1. 01GradeR–12 and learner count
  2. 02Current topicWhat the school is teaching now
  3. 03FormatSchool day, 3-day or 5-day camp
  4. 04Learner needsAccess, support and desired evidence

Explore by phase

A pathway for every grade.

Foundation PhaseGrades R–3
R

My World

Where do I belong?

1

Discover

What is alive around me?

2

Connect

How are living things connected?

3

Systems

What changes when one part of nature changes?

Intermediate PhaseGrades 4–6
4

Nature Investigators

How do we find things out?

5

Ecosystems

How does an ecosystem work?

6

Sustainability Lab

How can people use resources responsibly?

Senior PhaseGrades 7–9
7

Ecology & Self

Where do I fit within the systems around me?

8

Systems & Resources

What happens when systems become unbalanced?

9

Blueprint Year

What kind of future am I building?

FET PhaseGrades 10–12
10

Living Systems

How do natural and human systems interact?

11

Human Impact

What happens when human systems pressure nature?

12

Roots to Future

What will I do with what I’ve learned?

Inside every programme

A repeatable learning cycle.

  1. 01Arrive
  2. 02Connect
  3. 03Explore
  4. 04Learn
  5. 05Challenge
  6. 06Reflect
  7. 07Create
  8. 08Contribute
  9. 09Return

The evidence portfolio

Learners show what they know.

Field journalInvestigation sheetData tableMap or modelPrototypeReflectionProject proposalPresentationTransfer action
01

Safe by design

Site-specific risk assessment, emergency plan, weather check, boundaries and age-appropriate supervision.

02

Inclusive delivery

Visual, oral and drawn options, adapted roles, additional processing time and access planning.

03

Connected to school

Teachers receive learner evidence, concepts experienced and a suggested classroom continuation.

Important

CAPS-aligned, not a replacement for school assessment.

The formal CAPS curriculum and assessment remain the school’s responsibility. New Roots confirms the school’s current Annual Teaching Plan sequence and subject mix before delivery.

Ready to build your brief?

Start with the grade.

Share your learner count, current topic, preferred duration and access requirements.

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