The homelike quality of our school contributes to a relaxed, focused experience for the child. Our indoor classroom activities are placed on open shelves for selection as interest and readiness inspires the child. Our outdoor environment offers a beautiful developed playground with manipulatives, tricycles, pets, and gardens.
2nd Class – Elder
This week our class took part in a Forest School session all about the elder tree, a native Irish species full of history, magic, and uses. We explored its leaves, bark, berries, and seeds while learning folklore stories like The Dagda’s Harp and The Elder …
Senior Infants – wood mice and elderberries
Last term, this class had eight Forest School sessions. From the summer term through to autumn, we usually keep the children in the same groups, with the same leader and at the same base, making small adjustments if needed. By the time autumn arrives, it’s …
Junior Infants and their parents
It was so special for Junior Infants to show their parents what they’ve been learning and doing and creating in Forest School. Before we got to base camp we played some games and found really interesting things in nature to show our adults. Once in …
2nd Class – Elder
This week our class took part in a Forest School session all about the elder tree, a native Irish species full of history, magic, and uses. We explored its leaves, bark, berries, and seeds while learning folklore stories like The Dagda’s Harp and The Elder …
Senior Infants – wood mice and elderberries
Last term, this class had eight Forest School sessions. From the summer term through to autumn, we usually keep the children in the same groups, with the same leader and at the same base, making small adjustments if needed. By the time autumn arrives, it’s …
Junior Infants and their parents
It was so special for Junior Infants to show their parents what they’ve been learning and doing and creating in Forest School. Before we got to base camp we played some games and found really interesting things in nature to show our adults. Once in …
