Outdoor Pursuits 2027-2028

The Outdoor Pursuits Program takes place in Pacific Spirit Park, just half a block from La petite ecole, and is integrated within our THREES Morning and FOURS Afternoon programs.Through regular outdoor exploration, this program aims to build childrens' confidence, critical thinking, resilience, communication and collaboration skills all the while focusing on their physical and emotional health. LPE’s small group setting and excellent student-teacher ratio will be maintained, as well as our goal to create community in a nurturing environment. Snack is provided by us, and children only need to bring themselves.

Sean Dawson will be joining LPE full-time, while continuing his coaching duties at West Point Grey Academy. For almost 25 years, he has served as WPGA’s Head of Physical Education, Head of the Athletics Department, and has taught students from JK through Grade 12. Sean holds a Bachelor of Education degree, and is a highly impactful coach in the WPGA community. He has built a strong and connected cross-country and track community, which includes many provincial championship winning teams and thousands of hours of extensive training of students in the Pacific Spirit Park (including his and Madame Bourbonnais’ daughters).

Madeleine Abbott retired from York House School this past year after over 25 years of teaching there, beginning in the Bilingual Program before moving onto a classroom teaching role. In addition to her teaching degree, she holds a Master’s of Education degree with a focus on teaching and assessing students’ literacy and numeracy. In addition to her decades of expertise in this area, Madeleine accompanied students on more than 30 outdoor education trips and has a lasting positive impact on the YHS community. She brings a deep commitment to experiential and outdoor learning, as well as assessment of students literacy and numeracy to her new role at La petite ecole.