Forest School
A very wet end to Year 5s half term of Forest School!
With the rain coming down heavily, we split into two groups, taking turns to make colourful God's Eyes and gathering around the fire to make hot chocolate and toast marshmallows.
God's Eyes are traditional woven decorations made by wrapping yarn around crossed sticks. The children revisited this activity today, building on the knot-tying and weaving skills they've been practising this half term.
Our first creations are already brightening up the planters near the school gate , so today's were made to take home.
A lovely, cosy way to round off another half term of Forest School , despite the downpour!
September 2026
Autumn discoveries and conker rockets!
Today at Forest School, Year 5 went on an autumn trail, looking for signs of the changing season all around us. They turned out autumnal treasures into beautiful mandalas.
They thought about hedgehogs and hazel dormice preparing for hibernation, then made little cosy nests for a dormouse.
Next, they turned shiny conkers, fresh from their spiky, hedgehog-like shells, into rockets! Lots of excitement as we released them and watched them soar through the sky.
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September 2026
Year 5 continued putting their knot knowledge to the test today!
Working in pairs , the children took turns to whittle sticks , weave colourful yarn and use their knot skills to secure everything together.
Two classes created beautiful weavings inspired by the Ojo de Dios (“God’s Eye”) tradition of the Wixárika (Huichol) people of Mexico , while another class used hammers and nails to transform pine cones and sticks into beautiful wooden flowers.
Their wonderful creations are now filling the two planters at our school entrance! We also planted daffodil bulbs beneath the soil , so the children’s flowers and weavings will keep our entrance bright, colourful and welcoming while we patiently wait for spring!
Fantastic teamwork, creativity and practical skills, Year 5!
September 2026
Year 5 continued putting their knot knowledge to the test today!
Working in pairs , the children took turns to whittle sticks , weave colourful yarn and use their knot skills to secure everything together.
Two classes created beautiful weavings inspired by the Ojo de Dios (“God’s Eye”) tradition of the Wixárika (Huichol) people of Mexico , while another class used hammers and nails to transform pine cones and sticks into beautiful wooden flowers.
Their wonderful creations are now filling the two planters at our school entrance! We also planted daffodil bulbs beneath the soil , so the children’s flowers and weavings will keep our entrance bright, colourful and welcoming while we patiently wait for spring!
Fantastic teamwork, creativity and practical skills, Year 5!
September 2026
Year 5 had a fantastic first Forest School session, enjoying the autumn sunshine and getting stuck into outdoor learning!
The children used bow saws and palm drills to create wooden medals and practised overhand knots while making friendship bracelets.
This term, we’ll be developing teamwork, confidence, independence and problem-solving skills through lots of exciting outdoor challenges.
A brilliant start – we can’t wait for our next Forest School adventure!
