Year 4 have been enjoying learning how to play Boccia over the last few weeks. Boccia is designed for athletes with high support needs. It is a target sport played indoors with soft leather balls and requires skill and tactical play. The children have begun to demonstrate those skills and referee th
Year 2 enjoyed the winter sun out in our Forest School. This time of year we are focusing on the wild birds that live around our school. Linking to the RSPB Big School Birdwatch, which will take place over the nest few weeks, the children created their own birds nests. Using dried grass, twigs and f
Reception children are really building in confidence in our Forest School, it is clear to see their growing independence when they are given a free play session. They were taken out in small groups so that they had plenty of adult support if they needed it. They had lots of fun playing on the swings
As we look forward to our Christmas break it is important that we leave our Forest School in a good state of repair. It was also an opportunity for those that had mastered the knots we have been learning to share their knowledge with those who found it more challenging. The children made themselves
Year 6 spent their Forest School session trying to work out how to make a flying fox or zip line. They are now confident in creating anchor knots in the form of a timber hitch and then adding tension using hitches to lock the ropes off. However they soon realised it’s not that easy, you need the r
As this years Forest School sessions come to a close for Christmas, the children were given a free play session so we can observe what they’ve learned and what they’ve really enjoyed. It was great to see how independent and confident they have become. Principle 1: Forest School is a long-term proc
We were beginning our XMAS traditions of learning about the real meaning of XMAS this week and advent, and what better surprise could we have had other than SNOW! The children this week have LOVED playing in the snow together. We dressed up in our waterproof pants and jackets before going out to sta
Encouraging the children to experiment and challenge themselves in our Forest School helps to foster a sense of achievement. Learning how they can manage any potential risks themselves and so enjoy activities safely, gives them independence. Keeping a look out for possible dangers, particularly in c
Year 4’s boat building reaches its final stages, these sessions have run alongside the children’s PSE lessons which have focused on managing frustration, self worth, persistence and resilience. The children have certainly faced some difficult challenges that demand a really positive attitude, knot w
This term, Year Two have been practising their hockey skills in PE. In their first lesson, they learned how to use the hockey stick correctly and safely. The children held the stick using two hands to ensure they had full control over the ball. This week, the children have been practising their drib
