https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk%2Fnews%2Dand%2Devents%2Fblogs%2Fforest%2Dschool Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:56:07 GMT Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:56:07 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-sunny-session-for-1rp On Wednesday morning, it was 1RP’s turn for a wonderful Forest School session!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:56:07 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-sunny-session-for-1rp https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rhg-back-in-the-forest Despite the rainy start, Class RHG eagerly began their second block of Forest School—and what a fantastic morning it was!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:28:59 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rhg-back-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-fun-for-year-four What a fantastic few days we had with Year Four!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:20:40 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-fun-for-year-four https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/wet-wonderful-and-toasting-smores RS has two fantastic session of forest school before half term.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:08:21 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/wet-wonderful-and-toasting-smores https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/helping-the-birds What an amazing Wednesday our 1P had out in the forest!

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 21:04:46 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/helping-the-birds https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-update-reception-year-1-and-year-6 It’s been a busy and exciting time in Forest School this term! Reception, Year 1, and even some of our Year 6 pupils have been out enjoying the great outdoors—whatever the weather may bring.

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:12:40 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-update-reception-year-1-and-year-6 https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/crumpets-toasted-on-the-fire Reception had a very exciting forest school today – their first ever fire!

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:41:28 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/crumpets-toasted-on-the-fire https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/1p-make-some-smelly-potions What a fantastic Forest School morning we had with our Year One explorers!

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:38:53 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/1p-make-some-smelly-potions https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/receptions-wonderful-wet-forest-school-adventure What a fantastic morning our Reception class had in Forest School today!

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 12:34:02 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/receptions-wonderful-wet-forest-school-adventure https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/year-1-jump-back-into-forest-school-fun What a brilliant first Forest School session back with Year 1! The children remembered so much from last year and were super excited to get started.

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 12:29:46 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/year-1-jump-back-into-forest-school-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-fun Reception had a wonderful time at Forest School this week!

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 12:24:05 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/1c-in-the-forest This morning, Class 1C  bounded into the forest with huge smiles, excited to be back amongst the autumn leaves.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:55:19 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/1c-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/puddle-jumping-fun Class 1P had a wonderful start to their first Forest School session in Year One, and the excitement was clear from the very beginning!

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:54:00 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/puddle-jumping-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/thank-you A huge thank you to all our wonderful parents, staff, children, gardeners for making forest school so much fun this year.  A big thank you to Friends of Abbey for funding new waterproof gear, flower seeds, bulbs, and fruit trees—your generosity has made a huge difference! Nearly every child in the school has planted something across both sites this year, helping us improve our species diversity and create two mini orchards: apples and cherries on the junior site, and pears and plums on the infant site.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:55:38 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/thank-you https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/third-taster-forest-school-session-an-afternoon-of-discovery-and-joy We had a wonderful time at our third taster Forest School session for local families with preschool children! 

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:58:27 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/third-taster-forest-school-session-an-afternoon-of-discovery-and-joy https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/nurserys-third-forest-school-session-a-day-of-discovery-and-fun Our nursery children had an absolutely wonderful time during their third forest school session! The forest was alive with laughter and curiosity as the children explored a wide range of engaging activities designed to spark creativity and a love for nature.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:44:20 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/nurserys-third-forest-school-session-a-day-of-discovery-and-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/bows-and-arrows Our final forest school session of the year with Reception was a little different this week!

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:01:21 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/bows-and-arrows https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/millipedes-spiders-and-hedgehogs Our Forest School session was full of excitement and discovery as we enjoyed one of our final mornings before the last session next week

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:53:31 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/millipedes-spiders-and-hedgehogs https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fabulous-forest-adventures-a-morning-of-discovery-and-play What a wonderful morning in the forest school for our Reception class! The children were full of enthusiasm as they searched for and labelled trees, making some really thoughtful observations. We’re excited to continue learning more about our trees next week and deepen our connection with nature.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:49:33 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fabulous-forest-adventures-a-morning-of-discovery-and-play https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/nursery-forest-school-a-thriving-outdoor-adventure Our Nursery forest school sessions have been a resounding success so far, with two out of three mornings completed and the children thoroughly enjoying their time outdoors. The sessions have been packed with opportunities for the children to explore, experiment, and engage with nature in meaningful ways.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:31:55 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/nursery-forest-school-a-thriving-outdoor-adventure https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/pre-school-forest-school-fun Our first pre-school taster session was a vibrant celebration of outdoor learning and fun! Led by our Forest School lead and Nursery lead, the session welcomed parents and children to explore our natural play space together. The children’s laughter and excitement filled the air as they discovered the joys of nature.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:23:34 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/pre-school-forest-school-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/class-rhs-forest-school-morning-a-world-of-wonder-and-discover Class RH’s first week back in forest school was packed with adventure, creativity, and plenty of learning through play

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:52:17 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/class-rhs-forest-school-morning-a-world-of-wonder-and-discover https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/year-2-forest-school-day-group-1 Our first group of Year 2 children enjoyed a truly magical Forest School Day on Wednesday!

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:55:29 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/year-2-forest-school-day-group-1 https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rbs-last-forest-school-session What a fantastic morning our Reception classes had for their and final Forest School session of the year!

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:05:06 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rbs-last-forest-school-session https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/horses-in-the-forest We had a wonderful morning at Forest School today! We began by saying hello to our friendly Lime tree, with some children enjoying the soft feel of its leaves.

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 13:07:23 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/horses-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/more-forest-fun What a fantastic session we had under the bright, sunny sky! 

]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 09:39:22 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/more-forest-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fab-fun-in-the-forest We had a truly fabulous and phenomenal morning at Forest School today, filled with adventure, discovery, and creativity!

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 12:38:39 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fab-fun-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/what-a-wonderful-morning-we-had-at-forest-school-under-the-sunny-skies We kicked off our session with some energetic movement games and an obstacle course, where the children showed off their balance, climbing, and teamwork skills.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 14:31:15 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/what-a-wonderful-morning-we-had-at-forest-school-under-the-sunny-skies https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/what-a-magical-morning-we-had-at-forest-school With the sun shining through the trees, we started our day by greeting the friendly “Lime Tree”...

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 15:17:31 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/what-a-magical-morning-we-had-at-forest-school https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-fun-a-morning-of-adventure-and-learning This morning's Forest School session for our Reception Group (RG) was filled with excitement and discovery.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:24:46 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-fun-a-morning-of-adventure-and-learning https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/trees-and-whittling This morning, our Reception class embarked on an exciting adventure at Forest School.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:31:13 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/trees-and-whittling https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fun-in-the-forest It was a fantastic start to RG's second block, and we couldn't be prouder of how well they did in their first session!

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:46:52 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/fun-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/smores-for-rh What a fantastic final Forest School session for our Reception class!

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 15:19:41 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/smores-for-rh https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-wonderful-morning-planting-with-year-5 Our Year Five students recently ventured out in groups to underplant the orchard trees along Barclay Road with vibrant bulbs.

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 15:25:36 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-wonderful-morning-planting-with-year-5 https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/last-fridays-forest-school-adventure Last Friday, our Reception class had an incredible time at Forest School! The morning was filled with excitement and learning as the children worked diligently to master the basic overhand knot using our knot tying frames. Their focus and perseverance were truly impressive, and it was wonderful to see them support each other in their efforts.

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 06:32:01 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/last-fridays-forest-school-adventure https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rh-forest-school-fun What a fantastic morning we had in Forest School!

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:53 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rh-forest-school-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/receptions-wonderful-wintery-forest-school-morning Brrr! It was a chilly one this morning in Forest School, but we had so much fun!

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 12:33:34 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/receptions-wonderful-wintery-forest-school-morning https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-magic-a-morning-of-discovery-and-learning Our Reception class transformed the forest into a vibrant classroom of exploration today, turning nature into their ultimate playground of learning and adventure!

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:34:41 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/forest-school-magic-a-morning-of-discovery-and-learning https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/we-wont-let-the-wind-stop-us T.his week was a wonderful example of how adaptable and creative children can be!  🌬️ With gusty winds over 40  making it unsafe to use our forest school area, we embraced the challenge and found new ways to have fun and learn together

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:36:57 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/we-wont-let-the-wind-stop-us https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rhs-fabulous-forest-fun Our little explorers had an incredible first forest school session filled with wonder and learning!

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:29:11 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rhs-fabulous-forest-fun https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-magical-morning-in-the-forest What a wonderful morning in the forest!

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:42:49 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-magical-morning-in-the-forest https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/another-fun-forest-sessionn This morning, Reception RB had an exciting forest school session filled with fun, creativity, and learning!

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 15:03:40 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/another-fun-forest-sessionn https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-joyful-morning-at-forest-school What a delightful morning we had for our third forest school session with the RB-reception class! The sun peeked through the trees, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our little adventurers.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:12:53 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-joyful-morning-at-forest-school https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rb-forest-school-session-3 We had another wonderful morning at Forest School during our second session!

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:46:16 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/rb-forest-school-session-3 https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/native-hedge-planting Eco Council visited forest school on Wednesday afternoon to plant a native hedge.  

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:49:04 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/native-hedge-planting https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/blog/?pid=369&nid=4&storyid=38 This week marked the first Forest School session for RB, and what a delightful start it was!

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:15:48 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/blog/?pid=369&nid=4&storyid=38 https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/smores-and-more The week before half-term, Reception Class RG celebrated their final morning session of the first block at Forest School, and what a fantastic time they had!

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 15:16:36 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/smores-and-more https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-morning-of-adventure What a delightful morning we had at Forest School! It was a joy to watch our little ones dive into a world of exploration, creativity, and fun. Here’s a glimpse into the exciting activities that filled our time together.

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:43:15 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-morning-of-adventure https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-wonderful-forest-school-morning What an incredible morning we had at Forest School! Our little adventurers were fully engaged, curious, and buzzing with fantastic conversations as they explored the wonders of nature.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:37:18 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/a-wonderful-forest-school-morning https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/who-has-visited-our-forest-this-week Can you spot what the fox does to the magpie?

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:16:10 GMT https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/forest-school/who-has-visited-our-forest-this-week