Great outdoors explored during Forest School session
Rydal Penrhos has the most incredible woodland area available on site. It is a natural progression for us to have a comprehensive Forest School provision as part of the well-rounded education offered.
This exciting natural environment focuses on providing a safe outdoor learning experience. One in which children are encouraged to explore, discover, investigate and take suitable risks.
What could be a better way for children to learn than being outside and discovering things for themselves? And Rydal Penrhos has the facilities available to accommodate this essential part of learning.
A chosen theme could be based on a personal attribute, such as co-operation or creativity; helping to encourage personal development; or it may be based on a curriculum topic –mathematics, history, art or science.
It could even be more overtly about the forest – wildlife, habitats, trees, sticks, or weather-related. Whatever the theme, our Forest School offers all the children wonderful opportunities for learning at many levels.
Year 2 got the opportunity to explore the great outdoors during their latest Forest School session recently. This was a source of great excitement for our eager learners and brought enthusiasm, teamwork and determination in equal measure.
Pupils were given activities and tasks, working within groups to develop communication and enhance key skills under the supervision of staff. Something that saw each child tackle with an outstanding attitude, producing memorable results along the way.