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Elder tree

This week we were learning about and with the elder tree. Most of the berries were gone but we explored other parts of the tree – mainly its leaves and its wood. We noticed that there’s a lot of elder trees on our way to …
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Rowanberry delights

This week we were learning about the rowan tree and made things out of rowan berries. We had a story about the rowan tree coming from the Otherworld and being fiercely guarded because the rowan berries were so magical and could even give you eternal …
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Back in the forest with blackberries

It was delightful to be back in the forest with the children again. It’s been over two months since we were here together and so much has changed. But our observation skills have not gone away! Observation skills We used blackberries to make three different …
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Pancake Tuesday & World Book Day!

2nd Class had a wonderful day celebrating Pancake Tuesday and World Book Day today! We started the day by enjoying some delicious pancakes. The children were very excited to choose their favourite toppings including marshmallows, chocolate spread, sprinkles, and the classic lemon and sugar. There …
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2nd Class – Willow

This week 2nd class received a letter from Willow herself, telling us about her history and her special friendship with humans. 📜 A Letter from Willow Dear children, Did you know that long ago in Ireland, we willows, and humans, worked very well together. We …
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2nd Class – Horse Chestnut

This week in Forest School, Second Class have been learning all about one of autumn’s most famous trees, the Horse Chestnut, also known as the Conker Tree. We started by sharing what we already knew about the Horse Chestnut and its shiny brown seeds, the …
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2nd Class – Pine

This week Second Class enjoyed a fantastic Forest School session with a focus on pine trees. Our journey began with a walk to basecamp where the children were introduced to the Scots Pine, tall and straight with whispering green needles. We learned that although pine …
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2nd Class – Oak

Second Class had a wonderful time at Forest School this week, exploring the world of the mighty oak. On the way to our base, we stopped at a pedunculate oak and played the “I wonder” game with acorns, leaves, and galls. The children quickly spotted …
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2nd Class – Rowan

On our walk to basecamp this week, the children were busy noticing the changing season and the many plants growing in the hedgerows. Along the way, we met a very special tree – the Rowan. We played an “I wonder…” game, looking carefully at its …
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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 …
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