‘Wilderness is where one feels oneself to be in a wild place.’
Aldous Huxley

The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places.  It was launched in 1997 by the John Muir Trust, which was formed in 1983 to safeguard and conserve wild places in the United Kingdom. The John Muir Trust’s
vision is of a world where wild places are protected, enhanced, and valued.

At Webster's High School we believe the importance of involving our young people in protecting and enhancing the environment.  

To achieve a John Muir Award, each participant must

• Meet four Challenges – Discover, Explore, Conserve, Share
• Complete the required time commitment
• Show enthusiasm and commitment towards their involvement
• Have an awareness of John Muir
• Understand what the John Muir Award is and why they are participating.

At Webster's High School, pupils who participate in the Outward Bound Trip in S3 can achieve the John Muir Award. We also often have different groups working on the Award.  The Award is open to individuals and family.  Click on the document below for information about this.

John Muir Information booklet

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