Outdoor Learning

Linking in with the Autumn term topic The River of Life, Year 5 have been investigating shaduf’s,  an ancient Egyptian device for transporting water, predominantly for irrigation. The shaduf uses a system of pivoted rotation, with a weight as a counter-balance. The children discussed how they would

As wild winds hit Harlow Green, one year 2 class had still managed to make some lovely animal nests in our woodland area. Finding sheltered locations was key, it was an excellent way for the children to see how the weather can effect our native creatures. Due to the wind speed increasing, the second

Very proud boys, showing off their tripod making skills. During our Forest School sessions, Year 3 have been investigating the importance of water, both in ancient and modern civilizations.  Examining a globe, we discussed why certain countries have developed methods of transporting water, how thi

Year 2 continue to discover more about the natural world during their Forest School sessions. This week we are beginning to explore natural habitats, learning how humans impact the world around them. We discussed how we can introduce changes to our school site to ensure it is a safe haven for wildli

During this weeks Forest School session the children were harvesting fruits and vegetables grown on site. We have had a very successful year with an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, apples, potatoes and sweet corn. Quite a feast. Soon we will start to clear down our poly tunnel and ra