Forest School is an innovative, educational approach to outdoor play and learning. The philosophy behind Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire children through positive outdoor experiences.
Forest School Aims
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Self Awareness
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Self Regulation
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Intrinsic Motivation
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Empathy
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Good Social Communication Skills
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Independence
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Developing Positive Mental Attitudes, Self Esteem and Confidence
Forest School Activities Include:
- Shelter Building
- Team games
- Arts and Crafts Using Materials
- Storytelling and Poetry
- Mini Beast Hunt
- Reflection Activities
- Learning about the Natural Environment
- Problem Solving
- Usage of Tools
Forest school activities can be linked to a number of national curriculum expectations including English, Maths, Geography, Science and P.E.
Trips to Red House Park
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Campfire Construction
Shelter Construction
Forest school Autumn 2 Term
I am happy to announce that for the Autumn 2 term Year 3 will be doing forest school. Sessions will start from week beginning Monday 6th November 2023. The class sessions will be on the following days:
Class 3A Monday Mornings
Class 3 M Tuesday Mornings
Your children will be having forest school on the following days:
Mondays 3A |
Tuesday 3M |
Monday 6th November 2023 |
Tuesday 7th November 2023 |
Monday 13th November 2023 |
Tuesday 14th November 2023 |
Monday 20th November 2023 Red House Park Trip |
Tuesday 21st November 2023 Red House Park Trip |
Monday 27th November 2023 |
Tuesday 28th November 2023 |
On the 20th and the 21st November 2023 year 3 will be going to Red House Park to do a study of the nature in the local area.
.If you need to send in your online consent forms the links are below:
Class 3M Consent form Link CLICK HERE
Class 3A consent form link Click HERE