This week at Angel Court the children took the photos. As you can see as the planting becomes more established, the garden is becoming a bright and beautiful place. Colour and texture all around. Todays session saw the children making some seed balls that will be sown both at Angel Court and at school. Then watering the plants, adding to our herb garden and a little willow weaving took place, all under the guidance of our friends the residents. Each week more people come to see what we are doing and enjoy the space we are creating. After all their hard work it was a lovely surprise that Julie, from the cafe, had made some delicious cupcakes and biscuits for everyone to enjoy. What a treat! Julie has also bought a large barbecue for the garden that they plan to use on Saturdays whilst the weather holds. Its so rewarding to see that our efforts are helping the residents to reconnect with nature. It’s such a special place and for those with limited mobility, the garden offers a little oasis of calm that can be enjoyed without even leaving home.
Principle 1: Forest School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.
Article 27 – We all have the right to a good standard of living.
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- Bursts of colour fill the garden.
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- Giving the pond plants a little tlc.
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- The water really brings out the colours of the stones.
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- Adding water to the pond.
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- Beginning the willow spiral that will help contain the herbs.
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- Tom never stops, despite having the manoeuvre all the scaffolding, he’s set up a great work area.
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- As Miss Rowe firms in the uprights, the children weave the freshly cut willow in and out.
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- Removing the leaves to make weaving easier.
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- Waiting patiently.
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- These were definitely worth the wait.
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- Now time to catch up with friends.
