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Welcome to

Elmsett C of E Primary School.

Forest School

Forest School is an integral part of learning at Elmsett, supporting all children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural education enabling them to be independent, self-motivated, courageous and considerate as well setting children up for lifelong learning. 

All children enjoy sessions all year round exploring either Hazel Wood, Buckle's Wood, our school allotment or our outdoor classroom. 

Forest School is '"An inspirational process that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.” (Forest School Association 2020).

Please find full information about in our Forest School Handbook

 Long Term Plan

Autumn Term 2024 Forest School Timetable

 

Forest School Kit

Autumn - Warm waterproof coat with a hood. Hooded top / fleece, long sleeved top, vest or under layer. Full length trousers, sturdy walking boots or wellies and warm socks and a spare pair in case they get wet. Waterproof trousers.

Winter - As above plus hat, gloves and scarf. Extra pair of socks.

Spring - Long sleeved T-shirt or top, long trousers, fleece or hooded top, water proof jacket, water proof trousers, socks, trainers or Wellington boots.

Summer - As above with a sunhat and sun cream.

Children need to wear old clothes that can get dirty.

They need a water bottle at each session.

Learning and exploring in Hazel Wood

 

This term at Forest School has been so busy!

We started off looking at the season of Autumn and looking at how the woods have changed and what we could see, hear and feel. We identified the different trees we have in the woods and which leaves belonged to which trees.

We have enjoyed climbing, exploring and discovering this term. The seasonal changes have been really amazing. The weather has been mild but also wet and windy.

We have tried to light a fire each time but it has been a bit tricky but we have shown resilience and have great perseverance.

This term we have: Toasted Marshmallows, made Blackberry ink, created woodland gardens, worked together, made bird boxes with the Elmsett Eco Group and finished by making Christmas decorations and cooking and eating Chocolate Oranges on the campfire

 

             Chocolate Oranges!                                                                          Making Blackberry Ink!                                                                                                            

                                                       

Elmsett Eco Group obtained funding to build bird boxes and they kindly came to our Forest School to help the children build the bird boxes.  They will be put up around our school site and Elmsett to help support our local bird life.    
Elmsett Eco Group obtained funding to build bird boxes and they kindly came to our Forest School to help the children build the bird boxes.  They will be put up around our school site and Elmsett to help support our local bird life.