Forest School

Forest School is now up and running under the guidance of the brilliant Mrs Brooker and her fantastic helpers!

Forest School is about exploration, resilience and learning in a stimulating yet calm environment.  It allows our children ‘freedom with purpose’ to connect with the natural environment and all the wonders within it. Forest School promotes risk taking, independence and self-awareness for all children, regardless of their academic abilities, providing opportunities to build confidence in their own capability.  Children are privileged to explore their ideas in a beautiful environment; relaxing, taking charge of their own learning and building practical and emotional skills.  By slowing down, appreciating the ‘small things’ and noticing detail, they become more aware of their effect on the people and things around them.  Learners are encouraged to take ownership of the forest school site, assisting in maintaining the sustainability of the area by respecting the space and carefully preserving the habitats within it.  Furthermore, learning in a less structured manner allows more time for our children to develop their Christian and school values of friendship, respect, kindness, and fairness, supporting each other in their endeavours and working together in harmony.  We are already exceedingly proud of our children at St Margaret’s!  We hope that Forest School will only add to their amazing skills and aptitudes.