Forest School
LKS2 are starting Forest School after the Easter holidays:
- Tuesday - Cowell (Year 3)
- Wednesday – Pilkey (Year 4)
- Thursday - Coelho (Year 3/4)
Forest School is a wonderful opportunity for children to enjoy themselves while exploring and developing a relationship with the natural world. It takes place within the School grounds, in an area where we are fortunate to have fantastic outdoor learning spaces, lovely mature trees and plants, as well as some interesting minibeasts!
Please note that children will be going outside whatever the weather and it is important that children are dressed appropriately for safety, comfort and warmth. Arms and legs must always be covered to protect from scratches and bites. On their designated day, please can your child come into school wearing their Forest School clothing. These should be clothes suitable for outdoor activities that you won’t mind getting muddy. Clothing must be plain, dark and unbranded - this is not the time for children to be coming into school in their most fashionable clothes. Please could they also bring in waterproof trousers/dungarees and wellington boots in a named bag.
Clothing List for Forest School - (please ensure all items are named)
- Jacket/coat
- Waterproof trousers
- Wellington boots
- Long-sleeved top/jumper - plain, dark colour and unbranded
- Long trousers/leggings/tracksuit - plain, dark colour and unbranded
One of the special things about Forest School is that it is child led and, while each session will offer opportunities and suggestions for activities, it is up to the child if they wish to do them. While some children may be keen to make a den as an organised activity, or be running around and busy, others may prefer to go off quietly with a magnifying glass and search for insects, or just have some reflective time. We realise that every child is unique and has different needs and all chosen activities will be supported and valued. There are many ways and things for young children to be learning at Forest School and while these may link to class work, we also offer an opportunity for the child to grow as a whole; physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.
Children will enjoy a sense of freedom at Forest School, however there are, of course, some rules. We want to keep your child safe and we will show them the boundaries, what they can and can’t touch and safe practices. We want them to push themselves and take risks, but only once everything is in place to make the activity as safe as possible. The aim is to encourage resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
Sessions are run by a trained Forest School Leader, who is also an Outdoor First Aider, and at least one other supporting adult. If you have any questions, or would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
Due to staffing changes, we will be looking for parent volunteers to support the sessions between 1:00 -3:10pm (or even part of that time) and, if you are able to help, we would really appreciate it. Please contact your class rep to volunteer. The sessions cannot take place without it!
Coehlo
If you have been having problems accessing Google Classroom at home, you could try using the class code: p3ejkyu
LKS2 Play
During the dress rehearsal today we still had several children without costumes. Please can all children have a costume by Monday. If you are struggling to provide one, please email your child's teacher. We are looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to watch the performance on Wednesday at Trinity Church, starting at 1:30pm.