Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze & Silver

Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze & Silver

Some of the students in Ash and Oak have been on their expeditions working towards their Bronze & Silver Awards.  Last week they enjoyed walking in the West Dorset countryside and having some well-earned time in nature.  Some students chose to stay and camp on the school field where we had the fire pit lit and we cooked some “Smores” whilst star gazing.
Rowan – Kingcombe visits

Rowan – Kingcombe visits

Rowan Class had a fantastic afternoon at Kingcombe for their first visit of the year. We spent time identifying trees and flowers, and paused to listen carefully to birdsong, using the Merlin app to help us recognise different species.

A wonderful start to our outdoor learning this term — we’re excited to see what the next few weeks have in store!

We won some books!

We won some books!

Little Green Change is a non-profit social enterprise based in South-West England which specialises in environmental education and action for primary and secondary-aged children. They run a number of programmes and projects, including their Schools Programme and their Biodiversity in Schools Project.
Each term they select a state-funded school at random to win their Usborne eco book bundle. We were delighted to be picked as the winner of their Spring 2026 draw.
For more information about Little Green Change, their services and programmes, see their website: littlegreenchange.com
Autumn Term in Ash Class

Autumn Term in Ash Class

A busy Autumn term in Ash class.  Making bird feeders, preparing cakes for Hello Yellow Day, museum take over day with Bank of Dreams and Nightmares, sailing before the cold set in and using money in maths.

Chestnut & Rowan at Magdelen Farm

Chestnut & Rowan at Magdelen Farm

Chestnut & some of Rowan class are thoroughly enjoying their time at Magdelen Farm.  For some this is the first time they’ve been away for not just one night but two!

They have really enjoyed a variety of activities from orienteering, spending time with the animals, tasting produce in the polytunnels, foraging in the woods and cooking over a campfire.

More tomorrow………….