The Great Outdoors

Beacon boys explored the woodlands around the school and took on a variety of Outdoor Learning tasks.

Our Nursery boys enjoy weekly ‘welly walks’ in the surrounding woodland areas of The Beacon and have fun exploring and learning about the great outdoors. Recently, we developed a dedicated Outdoor Learning area for our younger boys, creating a safe environment for them to enjoy activities. During the Spring Term, our Little Beacons explored the area for the first time! They used magnifying glasses and garden tools, collected stones, leaves, and other items on the list for their nature hunt! They had a great time and have since enjoyed multiple sessions.

Year 2 also took to the woodlands and despite the rainy weather, the boys had an exciting and engaging nature walk searching for signs of spring. They were well equipped for the deep puddles and many of the boys noticed spring shoots breaking through the ground. Oscar F, Oscar B and Arthur B spotted deer footprints in the muddy ground, and looked down badger setts to see if there were any signs of baby badgers emerging. They took part in a silent moment, listening out for creatures they could hear in the forest and enjoyed getting their hands and wellies dirty!

Our Year 3 boys looked at the art of knot-tying and worked on learning how to tie figure of eight and reef knots on their Outdoor Learning expedition. They explored the ideas of cooperation and team-building through unstructured play. They built dens and went on the hunt for bugs. However, the most popular activity was excavating the roots of a large fallen tree! They always enjoy their Outdoor Learning sessions and even had fun when it was hailing!

Our Year 4 boys were thrilled to take part in an orienteering challenge. They learnt the basics of map-reading and competed against each other to complete a scavenger hunt. A task was given at each checkpoint, testing their mapwork and all things natural.

Meanwhile, our Years 5 and 6 boys were tasked with more advanced Outdoor Learning skills, such as building a shelter, starting and maintaining a fire and cooking a meal. The activities required teamwork and problem-solving to help build their confidence and independence. It was a great learning experience for everyone.

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