Today was an action-packed Forest School session with our brilliant year 6’s, and what a day it was!

Den building was top of the list – and let’s just say, they really got into their knots…it took me a while to untangle everything at the end, but totally worth it for the creativity and teamwork on show!

The fire pit was glowing as the children helped light the fires and cooked up delicious pizza and s’mores – definitely a highlight!

We played an energetic game of shoe bingo, made colourful God’s eyes, and got delightfully messy in the mud kitchen and mud pit.

It was a day full of adventure, laughter, and muddy memories – just how Forest School should be!

This was the last session at COA, and Fiona has thanked us for being such a fantastic school to work with.

Fiona will be back working with us next year!

The children were amazing – so creative and full of energy. Using a bow saw, they each cut a small piece of wood to create their very own log dogs – and the designs were fantastic!

We had potions play galore, bubbling with imagination, and some serious muddy fun in the pit, where the children worked together to create a brilliant waterfall effect.

We also played a brand new game, ‘Where’s My Owl?’ followed by our all-time favourite, Sneaky Bob.

To top it all off, everyone enjoyed toasting marshmallows over the fire to make delicious s’mores, the perfect treat to end a wild and wonderful day!

A big well done to all the children for a fantastic year of exploring, learning, and getting muddy. I can’t wait to see what year 2 brings!

Yesterday was full of teamwork, challenges, and muddy smiles!

Our year 3/4 adventurers worked in teams to build waterproof shelters, which were put to the test with a very enthusiastic watering can – some stayed dry, some not so much!

Fiona was impressed by a few of the children who successfully identified four different trees from their leaves.

There was plenty of imaginative play in the mud kitchen, and some serious digging going on in the mud pit!

Dens we’re built and expanded, and several games of shoe bingo were played. To top it off, the children toasted marshmallows to create delicious s’mores.

What a brilliant day of learning, laughter, and outdoor adventure!

Our forest was filled with sunshine, laughter, and learning as we celebrated the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year!

We created our own beautiful sun catchers to honour the light and spent time making friendship bracelets for one another, strengthening our bonds and sharing kindness. To cool down, we enjoyed ice lollies and made sure to drink plenty of fluids in the summer heat.

The forest came alive with den building with den building, mud kitchen potions making, and energetic digging in the mud pit – pure joy and creativity everywhere you looked!

Year 1 were very enthusiastic while bug hunting, discovering shield bugs, beetles, a millipede, snails, and lots of ladybirds! One child even used a tree identification card to identify a tree by its leaves – what an amazing connection to the natural world.

Learning in nature helps us grow in every way – curiosity, resilience, friendship, and care for our environment.

Fiona had a very special day in Forest School as we got ready to celebrate Fathers Day this Sunday! The children got creative decorating beautiful wood cookie badges and keyrings – each one made with love and ready to gift.

It was also a day of discovery – we went on a mission to find minibeasts! The children were fascinated by the tiny creatures they found, carefully collecting and then releasing them back in their habitats.

Of course, no Forest School Day would be complete without some messy fun – the mud kitchen and mud pit were very popular today! Mud pies, potions, and lots of muddy fun!

We also had den building, sang our Forest School song, and played lots of rounds of Sneaky Bob!

A magical day of nature, creativity, and play.