Learning Outdoors
Outdoor learning is central to the curriculum at St. Joseph’s.
Children from Nursery to Year 6 benefit from our brand new Forest School Shelter, Nature Classroom and historic, riverside grounds.
The children will be given the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities using the natural resources available to them. Some (but not limited to) of the possible activities are listed below:
- Plant and tree identification
- Vegetable growing
- Mini-beast identification
- Shelter building
- Using tools
- Creating natural artwork
- Coppicing
- Woodland management
- Fire lighting
- Climbing
- Outdoor games
Why Outdoors?
Outdoor learning has been in vogue for some time now, but one of the biggest surprises about St Joseph’s is that it is set on a larger estate in which the children can take advantage of ‘welly walks’, pond-dipping and a much-loved forest school.
The importance of fresh air and learning outdoors has been well documented.
Outdoor learning improves physical health, boosts cognitive development, increases concentration, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Children build resilience, self-confidence and a deeper connection with nature.
