- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
On Monday our Primary 4 pupils went outside to continue their current maths topic of symmetry. Some children worked in groups, some in pairs and others by themselves, to create a symmetrical picture on the ground of whatever they wanted. Afterwards, the children had opportunities within the classroom to look at all the pictures (from the photogtraphs taken) and discuss just how symmetrical they were.
This was a great opportunity to extend our Primary 4 pupils' knowledge of symmetry.
Click 'read more' to see some pictures
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
Today saw the start of Forest School for our Primary 4 pupils. We went outside to our Forest School 'classrooms' and the children, in groups, created a polar scene to conclude their 'Amazing Blue Planet' topic. Some of the groups created Polar Animals whereas others created polar scenery. The children loved working with their hands and the freedom that the outdoors gave us.
Click 'read more' to see some images to today;
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
As a registered Forest School, we are delighted to learn on the NIFSA Ranger activities hosted in Moira Demesne daily. If you would like more information, including school pick ups, please email
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
Today in Forest School the children had to create concentric circles. These are circles with a common starting point.
Click 'read more' to see their concentric circles
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
This week's Forest School session was all about princesses, dragons, princes and monsters. Pupils got to choose if they worked in groups or by themselves and had to create a favourite 'character.' They could choose one from memory or create their own. The Pupils had to use a range of thinking skills and personal capabilities throughout this task.
Over the last number of weeks some of the pupils have noticed that a robin has been watching us as we are out doing our forest school sessions. We got a few 'snaps' of him or her also.
Click 'read more' to see the creations and our friendly bird
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
Mr Gault's class got out for another Forest School session today, taken by Miss Wright, a Stranmillis final year student teacher.
The children discussed what races they ran on Sports Day, famous sporting heroes and the many sports played around the world. They were then tasked with creating a sporting image. Click 'read more' to see some images.
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
This week's Forest School task was for the children to create a picture from a favourite movie. The children worked in pairs or small groups and had to come up with a scene from a movie that they all had seen. The children all worked really well together and some of the creations were marvellous.
Click 'read more' to see some pictures.
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
Today in Forest School, Primary 4 worked in groups to create a biblical scene from one of the bible lessons they've learnt this year. As a group they had to decide on the scene they wanted to create and then work together to create it. Each group had an opportunity to talk about their piece of work.
Click 'read more' to see some pictures
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
Today in Forest School, Mr Gault's class worked in pairs to create some of their favourite Polar Animals. Miss McAnearney's class worked on sorting out items them found based on their weight (new numeracy topic).
Click 'read more' to see some pictures
- Details
- Category: Forest Schools
This week in Forest School the P4s were learning about area. Each pupil was given a leaf and had to decide on something to cover it's surface with. After some discussion, the pupils were then given cubes (standard unit) to make the measuring of the leaf's surface area easier.
The next challenge was for the children to cover the surface of a larger space with items they found around them. Some groups then used string or sticks to create their own squares for counting.
Click on the 'read more' link to see some pictures