Forest School

We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in the woods this term. We have developed our communication skills with our peers and worked well as a team to build dens and complete challenges. We have managed our own risks when making and using swings, assembling the hammock, climbing trees and having fun down there. We have learnt how to use the loppers to cut willow which we turned into jewellery, crowns or bows and arrows. We can safely use a sheath knife to whittle a stick. Using a flint and steel was a bit of a challenge, especially when challenged to light some cotton wool but we persevered and achieved the goal! We then enjoyed popcorn and s'mores cooked over the fire.  

Art

In Art this term, we have looked at 3d Art installation. We have studied various artists but in particular, enjoyed looking at Cai Guo-Qiang's artwork. This artwork inspired us to try 'exploding art' where we experimented with different medium to create explosions and then experimented with photographing in different lights to create different effects. We also transformed the woods by creating various pieces of artwork using items we found there.