As part of our learning culture, cross-curricular approaches to teaching and learning are encouraged and facilitated. Project-based learning features throughout the learning, with a particular Project-Based Learning (PBL) workshop facilitated each year with our 2nd Years.
2024: How can a trip to the beach attune our senses to mother nature, and teach us how to work with her to tackle climate change?
Venue: Sandymount Strand
Take a look at some past projects!
David Attenborough Challenge
This was a project blending Science, Geography and English together while focusing on nature and the world around us. Guided by the excellent teaching team here in Firhouse ETSS, students engaged in this at home through remote learning. Check out the videos below for some of our students' videos.
Project 1 - Spring to Summer
Project 2 - Biodiversity in the Garden
Project 3 - The Eurasian Blue Tit
Project 4 - Spring to Summer
Project 5 - Dogs