Hawthorn class week 6
Our Year 5 children had a brilliant time at Forest School today! We kicked things off with a Christmassy-themed treasure hunt. Each pair had their own clue, sending us adventuring all around the school grounds… and the final class clue led us to a Christmas tree decorated with treats! Once we were back at our site, the children got busy whittling and carving using hazel wood. They’re becoming so skilled and confident with the peelers, using them safely and sensibly. Some children also had a go at fire striking, while others used greenery to create their own mini wreaths. A big shout-out to Ted, who did a fantastic job chopping all the kindling for our fire! Some children simply enjoyed playing in the woodland, relaxing on the swings and chilling in the hammock. The class helped set and lay the fire, and I even left it in the very capable hands of two responsible boys who kept it going beautifully. We ended our session with the perfect winter treat: s’mores and hot chocolate...