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Forest School
September 2024
Welcome back to you all! We hope you had a lovely summer.
The sunshine and rainy downpours have given our site the best of both weathers, and it is rich with new life. The wildlife have enjoyed the blackberries and elderberries. The newts in the pond will soon be finding their winter homes among the logpiles. We have enjoyed watching and learning about them this summer.
We are preparing for a busy time of outdoor learning and will be outside in all weathers, so wearing appropriate clothing is really important. Our weather is unpredictable - it’s a good idea to send in spare clothing – having wet, cold feet is no fun at all. Please see the Uniform Policy for PE and Forest School which was recently clarified.
This year we will be talking and thinking about our impact on the environment and the effects of climate change. We will be looking for Wild Warriors to help promote our earth-friendly ethos. Even the very youngest in our school know how to be kind to our planet which gives us hope for the future generations.
If you feel that you could volunteer some time to help us at Forest School, then you would be very welcome. Please get in touch with me, via the school office (office.2560@drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk). I would be very happy to have a chat with you.
Thank you.
Mrs Laws
So much to see, do and learn.......
Forest School Intent
At Drayton we want to provide every child with the opportunity to develop a real passion for the great outdoors, through play and hands on learning in our beautiful wooded environment. The activities undertaken in Forest School will also help support the healthy lifestyle ethos we have at Drayton school.
We want children to celebrate their local, natural environment and gain a closer connection with nature, whilst acquiring knowledge about their local habitat and how to look after and nurture it.
Our intention is to provide children with opportunities for collaboration and teamwork, problem-solving and appropriate risk-taking, whilst increasing resilience. Children will be able to embrace the physical and personal challenges that working outside can present.
It is our intention to give our pupils the time and space to develop holistically as individuals, whilst still learning to be part of our school community.
Forest School offers opportunities to complement the learning that takes place in the classroom. Children can practically use their language and literacy skills alongside maths, science, PE and the arts.
Our Forest School pledge
We promise to:
Be kind to ourselves
- Be kind to each other
Be kind to nature