Year 4 Herd Farm Trip
On Wednesday Year 4 enjoyed an exciting trip to Herd Farm. The children took part in different activities including Archery, Climbing and Bushcraft. They also had a Moonwalk challenge, where they had to make their way around an obstacle course using only four crates! A firm favourite was the inflatables. Two children were attached to a bungee rope and had to race to attach sticky pads to the opposite end! We were very lucky to have a lovely sunny day and lots of fun was had by all.
Disgusting Sandwiches
Year 2 made their own disgusting sandwiches in forest school! We were inspired by the story 'The Disgusting Sandwich' and in English we are writing instructions on how to make our own disgusting sandwich.
Year 2 Outdoor Classroom Day
Year 2 enjoyed spending lots of time outside yesterday to celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day! We used natural materials to represent numbers on a tens frame, collected materials to make journey sticks and had lots of fun playing in the forest school area!
Y3 Stone Age Forest School Afternoon
In Year 3, we have been learning all about the Stone Age in our history unit this half term and have been very lucky to take this opportunity to take part in Stone Age activities in our forest school. We cooked berries on a firepit, made weapons and tools using stones and sticks, we painted with berries and leaves and left handprints on cave walls. We also had a cave/hut that we were able to role play Stone Age living, we built secure dens to hide in from predators and even hunted prehistoric animals that we found amongst the trees! Happy memories were made in our first half term in Year 3!
Y1 in Forest School
This term, our Year 1 students have been having a fantastic time at Forest School, diving into the wonders of nature and celebrating the beauty of autumn. Each session has been packed with activities that not only spark creativity but also foster teamwork and a love for the outdoors.
Autumn Spirit in Full Swing
As the leaves began to change, our children embraced the season with some autumn-themed crafts. One of their favourite activities was printing pumpkins using apples! In addition to pumpkin printing, our little explorers have enjoyed rolling conkers—an exciting way to connect with nature and learn about these fascinating seeds. The children delighted in observing the conkers, discussing their shiny shells and what they might find inside.
Muddy Delights in the Kitchen
Recently, we were thrilled to receive some old trays from the kitchen, which have become a fantastic addition to our mud kitchen! The children wasted no time in transforming them into bustling little eateries, whipping up imaginative school dinners in the mud. From mud pies to vegetable soups the culinary creativity has been incredible. This hands-on play not only encourages imaginative thinking but also reinforces the importance of cooperation as they share tools and ideas.
As we continue to explore the outdoors across the year groups, we are excited for more adventures and discoveries in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support in encouraging our children’s love for nature and play. We look forward to sharing more stories from our Forest School journey!
Forest School Makeover
Forest school has a had a makeover this week! We've added natural tables and chairs made from a tree that had to be cut down on the field. The children have enjoyed using watercolours to paint on the tables and creating Andy Goldsworthy inspired art.
The Year 6 class were absolutely amazing with supporting the younger learners!
Nursery in Forest School
Nursery had their final session in Forest School. They took part in a range of activities including making natural stained glass windows, threading flowers, finding insects and Hapa-zomé. They finished it off by helping Miss Willis light the fire and eating some bread they helped make. We have had a wonderful time with Acorn's! What wonderful explorers you all are!!
Explorer Day
Today Year 1 had an Explorer Day. We spent all morning in Forest School. We did scavenger hunts, made maps and cooked smores on the fire. This afternoon we had more fun activities including a quest to solve the riddles to spell the secret word.
Snowy Forest School
What a beautiful day down in Forest School! Year 1 and 2 have enjoyed using their imaginations in the snow and ice.
Year 2 at Forest School
Year Two have enjoyed the wet mud down in the forest. They have been cooking up delights in the mud kitchen, making leaf rangoli patterns, making fairy gardens, creating a water ramp and getting muddy!