Summer Term Forest School

Forest School (sometimes called Woodland Learning) is an important part of the curriculum at Heritage, with pupils from Upper Prep through to Year 8 taking part in sessions at different points throughout the year. This term, Year 2, Upper Prep and Year 7 enjoyed their time in the woods, taking part in a variety of outdoor learning activities designed to build confidence, practical skills and an appreciation for the natural world.

Each Forest School session offers something different. Pupils might learn bushcraft skills, discover how to make a water filter, develop navigation skills or work on creative projects using natural materials. The emphasis is on learning through experience in an outdoor setting.

The woodland environment provides a welcome contrast to the classroom and gives children the chance to engage with nature in a hands-on way. No two sessions are exactly alike. Seasonal changes, weather conditions and the interests of the pupils all help shape the activities, creating fresh opportunities for discovery throughout the year.

It has been wonderful to see pupils embracing everything that Forest School has to offer this term. Whether learning practical outdoor skills, working together on a challenge or simply spending time exploring the woodland environment, they have gained valuable experiences that support their learning.

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