Where we discover and learn through the world around us.

Our Forest School Champions: 

            Mr Skelton                                                       Mr Dore                                                 Miss Johnson 

                                       

 

Our school vision is ‘building stronger futures together.’ Forest School offers children the opportunity to connect with God’s world. Children experience the sense of awe and wonder of the natural world, spanning the seasons. They learn to build on their knowledge not only of the flora and fauna or plants and animals that inhabit our local area, but how to care for these, developing an understanding of our responsibility in caring for our natural world.

Through the purposeful and careful planning of our Forest School experiences, we also strive to increase self-esteem, improve children’s concentration, attendance, behaviour and academic achievement. Forest school at Sandal Castle is a nurturing environment which promotes social and communication skills while supporting children to become resilient and determined learners. We ensure that community and a sense of belonging underpins our sessions and children are encouraged to work together, celebrating each other’s individual and collective successes.

 

             

Here are some of the things our children have been enjoying so far this year...

Foundation Stage 

   

Year 3

In Forest School, we went on a hedgehog adventure.

We created our own prickle of hedgehogs using clay and match sticks, then took them on an adventure. We had to consider the needs of the animals and what they required to survive. 

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Within our Forest School sessions, we have been using natural resources to make works of art.

Can you tell what we have created?

        

Year 5

Year 6