This week in Year 3, we have had a visit from KS and Mrs Cunningham. We talked about how we can have yucky feelings when we are scared, sad and worried. KS and Mrs Cunningham told us a story about a time when they got lost on a walk and they were feeling sad, scared and worried. Mrs Cunningham expla
Our First Week at Nursery We have had a lovely time altogether in Nursery this week for the first time. We are extremely proud of all of the children settling into our routine of daily life. The children have all been fantastic at leaving their parents/carers and settling straight in to play with th
Tree recognition can be tricky, so many varieties and so difficult to remember new names. This activity helps the children begin to recognise and match, shape, colour and textures. First each child was given a collecting bag, then into the woods we go to find their favourite leaf shape. They collect
In preparation for their Forest School adventures, Reception children practiced turning waterproofs out the right way and putting them on. Such a useful skill that so that they can be independent and we can maximise our time outside no matter what the weather. For some it took a lot of perseverance,
This week we continued with the boat building theme, linked to The Vikings. The children were taught how to make a timber hitch, used to move wood and to create a starting point for securing other more complex hitches. Knot work can be very challenging, so using big ropes on large logs helps the chi
What a beautiful morning to be creative, catch up with friends and start our journey into this years Forest School sessions. Linking to the topic of Vikings the children began setting up a boat building area. They started gathering resources from around the site and made their first models. Simple
This week the children in Year 3 enjoyed a morning of forest school and physical activities in the warm sunshine. Mrs Chapman and Mrs Hamilton’s class displayed impressive teamwork during an orienteering activity. They followed a map of the school grounds to find hidden clues. Each clue reve
Due to the pandemic our wonderful visits to Angel Court had to be suspended. Though this was terribly sad for all of us, it was clearly vital to ensure their protection. Miss Rowe has been in touch with Angel Court and the Hensioners of Wood Green throughout this difficult time and as a school we ar
Looking forward to the future, after a challenging year, is so important for the children. Giving time to talk about their hopes and dreams encourages them to be open to new ideas and opportunities. Being able to be honest about any worries we may have, whilst still retaining an optimism, can help u
As part of Sports Week, Harlow Green children were involved in the Race for Life which allowed them to use their personal fitness to help others who are unwell. Although the children found the running event fun, it was clear that they all understood how this was going to help raise money for a ver
