Forest School
Forest School is a holistic approach to learning where your child can develop using their own interests and ideas in an outdoor environment. They are taught how to use tools appropriately in creative and useful ways.
This news feed will show you what the children have been up to in Forest School. You can check here for any information regarding up-and-coming activities and reminders about what your child needs to bring.
Dec
13
2018
As another term draws to a close, we have been keeping busy in Forest School. This term the children have been using saws and fire steels appropriately to better understand and appreciate fire and tool safety. They have also...
Oct
31
2018
This term in Forest School we're getting ready to keep warm! The children in Year 1 and above will be busy sawing wood so we can prepare a fire for when the cold weather really kicks in! Next they...
Sep
11
2018
Hello and welcome back to another term in Forest School. The children have already been busy looking for mini beasts and exploring their habitat. It is amazing just how many creatures there are hidden from view on the forest...
Jun
16
2018
So, we are in the last term of the school year and the children are continuing to enjoy their time in 'the forest'. This term some of the children have made natural paintbrushes using sticks, leaves and feathers and ...
Apr
19
2018
Term 5 in Forest School and what a difference in the weather! It's good to see the children wearing their summer uniform! However, the warmer weather also means the Forest School environment has changed. Plants are growing (including nettles)!...
Feb
15
2018
Just a reminder that your child will need to bring appropriate footwear for their Forest School session - waterproof boots or wellingtons are ideal. Class teachers should have a timetable of when each child has their session but basically...
Feb
07
2018
This term we have been very busy in Forest School! After initially learning about rules, boundaries and safety aspects the children have now moved on to making dens! This has brought some quality skills to the fore, such as...
Jan
16
2018
We have been exploring the Forest School area and getting to know the routines and boundaries.
Jan
10
2018
This has been an exciting week at St Michael's as we have launched our Forest School initiative to enhance an already exciting curriculum!
Children from across the school will have the opportunity to learn new skills, complete activities and enjoy working, exploring...
