Polaris Outdoor

Recent articles from Polaris Outdoor

1. Polaris Outdoor: Learn more about their incredible Arctic Summer Gold Expedition.

   In these captivating videos, Polaris Outdoor showcases the impact of outdoor learning and expeditions on student well-being, enhancing their self-esteem, leadership abilities, and understanding of their potential

   • Outdoor Learning,
   • Wellbeing in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

   Read article 20 minute read

   Matthew Barnsley

   

2. WATCH: How do you develop student leadership skills, and why is this important?

   Welcome to a new interview series in which we’ll be profiling Polaris Outdoor - an international outdoor education provider that works with schools and students across the world. We’ll be speaking to founder, Mat Barnsley, to learn more about the young leader's programme he has created, and the impact that this has on the student lives.

   • Curriculum & Assessment,
   • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation,
   • Wellbeing in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

   Read article 48 minute read

   Matthew Barnsley

   

3. WATCH: How to implement experiential learning & instil consequence awareness in student learning

   In this discussion, sponsored by our partner Polaris Outdoor, we speak with educators about the importance of experiential learning and the benefits of this for young people.

   • Alumni Engagement,
   • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice,
   • Outdoor Learning,
   • School Culture & Community Engagement,
   • School Leadership,
   • Special Educational Needs,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Wellbeing in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

   Read article 49 minute read

   Matthew Barnsley

   

4. WATCH: Pushing the comfort zone with Polaris Outdoor

   In this series of videos, watch outdoor experts, Mat and Josh from Polaris Outdoor explore the incredible benefits of educational travel to remote and largely untouched landscapes.

   • Alumni Engagement,
   • Outdoor Learning,
   • Physical & Health Education,
   • School Culture & Community Engagement,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Wellbeing in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

   Read article 60 minute read

   Matthew Barnsley

   

5. WATCH: Part 2 - What I learned from taking students to The Arctic, with Matthew Barnsley

   In this interview, Our Head of Community, Max Humpston is joined by Matthew Barnsley, Director and Founder of Polaris Outdoor, and Josh Smith, Bushcraft instructor and M.L., to discuss what they learned during their recent trip with Polaris Outdoor to The Arctic. 

   • Outdoor Learning,
   • School Culture & Community Engagement,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

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   Matthew Barnsley

   

6. WATCH: How to create an impactful outdoor learning & co-curricular activities programme

   How can you create impactful outdoor learning opportunities? What can be done to make outdoor learning easier, safer, and more accessible? (Sponsored by Polaris Outdoor)

   • Continued Professional Development,
   • School Culture & Community Engagement,
   • School Leadership,
   • Sustainability in Schools,
   • Wellbeing in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

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   Matthew Barnsley

   

7. Part 1 - Interview with outdoor educator and survival expert, Matthew Barnsley

   In this interview, Matthew Barnsley, Director and Founder of Polaris Outdoor, shares his journey from geology student, to teacher, to outdoor learning expert

   • Continued Professional Development,
   • School Culture & Community Engagement,
   • School Leadership,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Sustainability in Schools,
   • Wellbeing in Schools

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   Matthew Barnsley

   

8. WATCH: Outdoor learning in an international school setting

   How can you embed outdoor learning into your curriculum? What factors should you consider when setting up a successful and sustainable outdoor learning programme?

   • School Leadership,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Sustainability in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

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   Matthew Barnsley

   

9. How to start an outdoor learning programme at your school

   It can be hard to know where to start when creating an outdoor programme at your school. Mat Barnsley, director and founder of Polaris Outdoor, shares a few ideas and pointers to consider before you begin.

   • School Leadership,
   • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
   • Sustainability in Schools,
   • Work Skills & Global Citizenship

   Read article 2 minute read

   Matthew Barnsley

   

10. Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and International School of Cologne Germany

    In 2016 Polaris Outdoor took the International School of Cologne Germany on an Arctic Adventure. One teacher shares his experience.

    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
    • Sustainability in Schools,
    • Wellbeing in Schools

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    Matthew Barnsley

    

11. Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and Fair Ways School, England

    In 2020 Polaris Outdoor took Fair Ways School pupils and teachers on an arctic expedition to Finland.

    • Sports & Co‑curricular activities,
    • Sustainability in Schools

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    Matthew Barnsley

    

12. Case Study: Polaris and Hampton Court House School

    In 2021 Polaris Outdoor took Hampton Court House School pupils and staff members on what can only be described as an expedition of a lifetime.

    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Sustainability in Schools

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    Matthew Barnsley