PROJECT
CLIMBERS
Project CLIMBERS has been developing at the
W.P.S. since 1989. Each year it has broadened and become more
integrated into the culture of the Primary School. It has been a
collaborative effort involving Guidance, Physical Education, and
classroom teachers. The goal of the project is to promote physical
and social skills development which transfers into the classroom as
cooperative behavior thus enhancing the academic learning
environment.Challenging problem solving activities are sequenced so
that each year in Project CLIMBERS builds upon the previous year's
successes. This provides students with a cumulative effect of
improved self image, self confidence, and high aspirations.
The acronym "CLIMBERS" was chosen to
represent specific behaviors and attitudes which are emphasized in
this program as follows:
Cooperation -This is a fundamental skill
necessary for success and happiness throughout life.
Leadership - Each child is capable of
leading and needs to test his/her leadership abilities in a safe
environment.
Initiative - Children need to experience
the benefits of "self starting" as individuals and as contributing
members of a group.
Motivation - Nurturing each child's inner
drive helps students discover the importance perseverance.
Belief - Belief in oneself as a capable
person is fostered through participation in challenging problem
solving activities.
Encouragement - Giving and receiving
encouragement as an involved group member working towards specific
goals enhances feelings of self worth and cooperation.
Respect - Mutual respect and the
appreciation of individual differences is learned through the process
of group problem solving.
Success - Emphasis is placed on realistic
goal setting and making a successful try (best effort) at achieving
these goals.