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October 5, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – foxes and building dens and playing in the rain – resilience

A key aim of Forest School is to build resilience in our learners, helping them develop the confidence and adaptability needed to face challenges both in nature and in everyday life. Rainy days offer some of the richest opportunities for this kind of growth. When …
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September 29, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Rope experiments and Hares

Noticing interesting things on the way to base camp. Scientific enquiries and experiments Making forms for being leverets in our sit spots
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September 19, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Pine martens in the rain

The rain gave us lots of opportunities to have fun and learn. We tasted the rain. It was delicious! Sliding and jumping in puddles Climbing like a pine marten Rain tea and wild apple tea
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September 18, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Playing and squirrels

Play is of great importance to children, not only for the enjoyment and fun it affords, but also for the powerful contribution it makes to their learning and development. Outdoor play in natural environments provides children with opportunities to release energy, express strong feelings and …
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September 9, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

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 …
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May 20, 2025School life, STEM, by

Junior & Senior Infants’ School Tour to Explorium

On May 19th, our Junior and Senior Infants classes set off on a very exciting adventure to Explorium, Ireland’s National Sport and Science Centre! From the moment the children arrived at school, there was a buzz of excitement in the air. With bright smiles and …
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November 3, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Session 8 – A Day of Learning and Fun with Parents

Last week, our senior infants enjoyed an amazing day in the forest, accompanied by their parents. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest, we embarked on a journey to explore the essence of Forest School, delving into its six fundamental principles. The forest transformed …
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October 23, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Session 7 – Rainy Day Samhain Preparations at Forest School

This week, our Forest School session was all set to take us on an outdoor adventure, but the weather had other plans. Our indoor classroom transformed into a hub of creativity and resourcefulness. Our mission: to create Samhain decorations that celebrate the beauty of nature …
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October 16, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Session 6 – A Letter from a Deer and the Sleeping Fawn Game

This week in Forest School, senior infants recieved a letter from a friendly deer living in the Wicklow woods. She told us all about her favourite foods and secret hideaways where we might spot her if we look really closely! We also learned about how …
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October 9, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Session 5 – Brigid the Badger’s Request

This week, senior infants received a letter from Brigid the Badger asking for our help in ensuring there would be lots of tasty invertebrates for her to enjoy in the forest. Armed with magnifying glasses, we embarked on a mission to search for these hidden …
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