Forest School - Year 5&6

Our Year 5 and 6 children have been enjoying an exciting hands-on learning experience during their recent Forest School sessions, exploring the fascinating wildlife in our school pond.

Through pond dipping, the children have discovered a wonderful variety of creatures, including tadpoles, dragonfly larvae and many other pond-dwelling minibeasts. The highlight of their exploration was the exciting discovery of a great crested newt!

Finding such a diverse range of wildlife is a fantastic sign of a healthy ecosystem within our Forest School pond. The children have thoroughly enjoyed investigating the pond habitat and learning all about the life cycles and changes each creature goes through as they grow and develop.

It has been wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they observe these creatures up close, ask thoughtful questions and deepen their understanding of the natural world around them. These outdoor learning experiences continue to inspire a real appreciation for nature and the importance of caring for our environment.