Year 5 Forest - Session 3

Forest School - Session 3

Despite the rain, we continued this week with session 3 of Forest School. Forest School will always continue whatever the weather. As Alfred Wainwright would say, 

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing!” 

Today's session focussed on making trees spirits from clay and other natural materials. Legend says that tree spirits protect the flora and fauna in the environment surrounding them. After listening to the story, 'The Selfish King and the Compassion of the Tree Spirit', the children created some wonderful designs. Some children even named their character. 

A scavenger hunt and reflection time whilst enjoying a drink and a biscuit completed today's session.

Just a reminder to ensure children are wearing weather appropriate clothing on a Thursday. Coats, hats and gloves are a must!

Year 5 Team Building Activities

This afternoon, we are getting to know each other and learning how to work as a team. The children are trying to create a cup pyramid using only string and elastic band to move cups, one at a time. This was an exciting and fun challenge which the children enjoyed. 

Elm team build with games

Outside this afternoon in PE, Elm class further developed their team building skills in games involving hoops and tangling. The children demonstrated excellent reciprocity and worked well to solve problems and games.

PE - Team Challenge

Coconut class let off some steam by playing 'Giants, Wizards, Elves'. They worked well as team to try and catch the opposition! 

After the warm up, the teams puzzled over how to transport their whole team across the playground using only 2 hoops. Finally, both teams worked out the solution and it was a race to the finish line!