9th October 2026

Forest School has been full of creativity this week! Children have enjoyed building obstacle courses using pallets and tyres, creating beautiful leaf prints and hammer art, and making natural frames with twigs, leaves and wool. There has also been plenty of imaginative play, including real mud pie making in a specially dug ground oven, inventing games with water bottles hanging from trees, bug hunting and much more. It has been wonderful to see the children developing their problem-solving skills, creativity and confidence while exploring the great outdoors.

18th September 2026

We’ve had another wonderfully busy time at Forest School! The drizzly weather certainly didn’t stop us, with puddle suits and wellies at the ready for outdoor exploring.

This week, the children enjoyed making bows using willow branches, going bug hunting in the mud and taking a closer look at their discoveries with magnifying glasses. Our creative activities included watercolour paintings and nature-inspired stencils, as well as collecting leaves and other natural treasures to create beautiful nature mobiles.

There was lots of imaginative play in the mud kitchen, where the children mixed, poured and experimented with their muddy creations. They also worked together to build their own obstacle courses using tyres and pallets, testing their balance, coordination and problem-solving skills!

Another successful week in Forest School!

11th September 2026

Our Forest School sessions are now well underway, with Years 1, 2, 3 and 5 enjoying their weekly outdoor learning adventures until the October half term.

While the weather remains fair, we are making the most of our wonderful outdoor spaces, including the wider field areas and the Prayer Garden.

The children have been busy exploring nature through a variety of exciting activities. We have enjoyed bug hunting, autumn tree colouring, leaf rubbing and creating imaginative chalk drawings. Den construction has proved very popular, with children working together to build shelters and develop their teamwork skills.

A particular highlight came from Year 2, who discovered a hedgehog awake during the daytime in the bushes. This unexpected visitor captured everyone's attention and sparked lots of curiosity and discussion about local wildlife!

This week, the children were especially excited to use potato peelers to safely whittle branches, learning new practical skills while developing patience, concentration and confidence.

It has been wonderful to see the children embracing outdoor learning with such enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity. We look forward to many more Forest School adventures over the coming weeks!🌿🍂🦔