How Our School Pets Enrich Learning
Here at Forest, we are continually looking for ways to enrich the children’s learning in an out-of-classroom context. Socially, school pets offer so much to children of all ages; responsibility,…
Here at Forest, we are continually looking for ways to enrich the children’s learning in an out-of-classroom context. Socially, school pets offer so much to children of all ages; responsibility,…
Several members of the Forest staff and I have just returned from another memorable, week-long residential trip to France, with our Year 5 and 6 children. As well as being…
Years 5 and 6 enjoyed their week long residential at Le Chateau du Broutel in Rue, Northern France. The children took part in many activities designed to enhance and familiarise…
The Kindergarten children started their ‘Forest School’ outdoor learning sessions this week. Dressed in wellies and waterproofs, they spent the morning outside exploring and creating. The children had a lovely…
Last week, Reception were given the opportunity to showcase their artistic flare when completing a replication of Monet’s ‘Water Lily Pond’. Using a both paints and oil pastels; considering foreground…
This week, Year 1 have all worked hard embracing their new topic – ‘Africa’. They started the week by reading the book 'Masai and I' – a wonderful story about two…
This week, during our Lower School ICT lessons, we have been focusing on simple coding using BeeBots. As well as introducing a computer mouse, the children had the chance to…
Last Friday we travelled to Alderley Edge School for Girls to take part in the annual ISA U9 Netball Tournament, competing against 12 other schools. This was the first time…
Our three choirs were very fortunate to participate in a series of workshops recently led by Shirley Court, the conductor of the Halle Children's Choir. Main, Chamber and Greenhouse Choirs…