Newbottle & Charlton
CEVA Primary School
'Let all that you do be done in love'; Every person matters, every moment counts ;
Corinthians 16:13-14
We have some places available if you are looking for your child to start with us in September including Reception. Please enquire with the office to see which year groups have places.
Reception 2025- If you weren't able to attend our Open day sessions, do still contact us to arrange a visit.
What is Forest School?
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‘Forest School is an inspirational process that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment within trees.’ (Forest School Association)
Our Forest School offers children of Newbottle & Charlton regular opportunities to achieve, grow spiritually and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a natural environment. Forest School is a specialised approach that sits within and complements the wider context of outdoor learning.
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All sessions are designed and led by our Forest School Leader, Mrs Lovesay-Bonham and supported by staff members. Forest School uses natural resources to stimulate imagination, creativity and investigation. Activities can include:
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Shelter building
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Natural art
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Using knots and lashings
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Fire lighting
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Animal tracking
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Bug hunts
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Tree investigations
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Climbing and balancing
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Woodwork using tools, e.g. making musical instruments, decorative items
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Creating bug homes and bird feeders
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Collecting, identifying and sorting natural materials such as leaves
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Team games
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Most activities are curriculum-linked and span a number of subjects, including Maths, English, Design &Technology, Science, Music and Art. Forest school sits wonderfully in our topic based skills curriculum and encompasses our new key curriculum drivers: Diversity, Environment, Growth and Spirituality.