![This afternoon, our Ruby and Diamond readers were invited to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party as a reward...]()
This afternoon, our Ruby and Diamond readers were invited to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party as a reward for their fantastic commitment to reading throughout the year.
With the Mad Hatter, Alice, the March Hare and even Tweedledum and Tweedledee in attendance, the Peace Garden was transformed into a magical wonderland. The tables were piled high with cakes and treats, the squash flowed freely and excitement filled the air.
The children spent the afternoon eating, drinking and playing games together, celebrating not only their achievements but also the joy that reading can bring. It was wonderful to see so many smiles and to recognise the dedication and enthusiasm they have shown all year.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the afternoon so special. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! ☕️🍰📚♥️
#MadHattersTeaParty #LoveOfReading #ReadingRewards #Year4 #Wonderland![☕️ Un après-midi au Salon de Thé! 🥐 On Monday afternoon, our wonderful year 5 pupils were immersed...]()
☕️ Un après-midi au Salon de Thé! 🥐
On Monday afternoon, our wonderful year 5 pupils were immersed in French culture as we brought their learning to life with our TAB French picnic! Armed with their hand-designed menu cards, the children took on the roles of customers and confidently ordered their treats in French.
We were incredibly impressed by their brilliant pronunciation and fantastic manners. C'était très bon!
#TABisFAB #PrimaryFrench![🌲Exciting Developments at Forest School 🪵 There have been some exciting developments at our Forest...]()
🌲Exciting Developments at Forest School 🪵
There have been some exciting developments at our Forest School area as part of our ongoing outdoor learning redevelopment. 🌳✨
We are delighted to welcome our fantastic new Woodland Bus, built by Paddy Hawksworth. This wonderful addition will provide children with endless opportunities for imaginative play, storytelling and adventure while exploring the outdoors. 🚌🌳
Our new shelter area is a valuable addition to the Forest School environment. 🪵⛺The sheltered space will provide children with a comfortable area to gather for group discussions, storytelling sessions and nature-based activities. It will enable children to enjoy outdoor learning throughout the year, whilst maintaining a strong connection to the natural environment. 🌦️🌱
In addition, new balancing beams have been installed to encourage physical development, helping children build confidence, coordination, balance and resilience through active play and supported risk-taking. 🏃♂️🪵💪
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Paddy for his hard work, creativity and dedication in bringing the Woodland Bus to life and to our premises team for helping to build our balancing beams.
We would also like to thank Jewsons for kindly supplying the beams, nails and bolts and to AD Fuels for donating the large and small tyres, which have all helped build the balancing beams, seating area and Woodland Bus. 🛠️👏
Their support and generosity have played an important role in helping us create an engaging, inspiring, and enriching outdoor environment for our children to enjoy. 🌟💙
Thank you to Paddy, our premises team, Jewsons, and AD Fuels. 🙌🎉
#TABisFAB #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #WoodlandBus #NatureBasedLearning #CommunitySupport #ThankYou![Year 3 had a wonderful morning celebrating all of their hard work and sharing their fantastic...]()
Year 3 had a wonderful morning celebrating all of their hard work and sharing their fantastic learning with their adults. A huge thank you to everyone who was able to take the time to visit the classrooms. It was so lovely to welcome you into year 3 and give you the chance to see all of the amazing learning and progress the children have made this term. The children absolutely loved having you here and were so proud to show off their books, explain their learning and celebrate everything they have achieved. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them! 💙📚✨ ![Another incredible day for our second group of Heartwood Voyagers. Today the children ventured deep...]()
Another incredible day for our second group of Heartwood Voyagers.
Today the children ventured deep beneath the woodland canopy following winding trails and hidden paths in search of long-lost dragon eggs. They scrambled over tyres, built woodland dens took part in epic battles and embraced every adventure that came their way. Throughout it all they kept their energy topped up with what felt like an endless supply of snacks and hearty meals!
It’s hard to believe this is already their final evening. Tomorrow they’ll head home with tired legs, huge smiles, piles of washing and memories that we hope will stay with them for years to come.
This evening always brings mixed emotions. There is such joy in watching the children discover just how capable they are. We couldn’t be any prouder of every single one of them. At the same time, there is a quiet sadness as our Heartwood voyage draws to an end. For a few precious days the forest has become a place of wonder laughter friendship and adventure.
Tomorrow the woodland will fall a little quieter but the stories, confidence and memories our young voyagers carry home will last long after the final campfire has faded.![Good morning from Lodge Hill! ❤️🌳 After a surprisingly good night’s sleep, our Heartwood Voyagers...]()
Good morning from Lodge Hill! ❤️🌳
After a surprisingly good night’s sleep, our Heartwood Voyagers are up, dressed and full of excitement for another day of adventure.
Breakfast has certainly disappeared at an impressive rate! Between the toast, Weetabix, Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, there can’t be many loaves or cereal boxes left. Safe to say, everyone is well fuelled for the day ahead!
With the sun shining, a gentle breeze in the air and plenty of eager faces, we’re all set for another day of exploring, challenging ourselves and making more wonderful memories together. ❤️🌳![Our second group of Heartwood Voyagers have had a fantastic first day, throwing themselves into...]()
Our second group of Heartwood Voyagers have had a fantastic first day, throwing themselves into every adventure with enthusiasm, curiosity and plenty of laughter. From exploring the woods and taking on new challenges to spending time together outdoors, it’s been a day full of firsts, new friendships and memorable moments.
This evening the children enjoyed a twilight woodland walk, where they were delighted to spot rabbits, birds and a deer basking in the fading light. Now they’re gathered around the campfire, happily munching on popcorn, getting ready for a sing-song and soaking up the magic of their first Lodge Hill evening together.
A truly special start to what promises to be an unforgettable adventure. 💚![A new chapter of our Heartwood adventure begins! 🌲✨ Today we said goodbye to our first group of...]()
A new chapter of our Heartwood adventure begins! 🌲✨
Today we said goodbye to our first group of voyagers as they headed home with tired legs, happy hearts and lots of wonderful memories.
While one group of voyagers headed home with wonderful memories, we were busy welcoming our next group of Heartwood Voyagers. They’ve settled in brilliantly, created their own Heartwood Voyager T-shirts, designed some fantastic medallions and, judging by the speed they disappeared, enjoyed rather a lot of chocolate cake! 🍰😄
With full tummies and plenty of excitement, they’re now heading off for their first afternoon activity. We can’t wait to see the adventures, friendships and memories that the next few days will bring.
Here’s to the next chapter of the Heartwood Festival! 💚
#HeartwoodAdventure #LodgeHill #HeartwoodVoyagers #OutdoorLearning![Day two… and somehow the smiles are even bigger! 🌞🌳 Another brilliant day at Lodge Hill is coming...]()
Day two… and somehow the smiles are even bigger! 🌞🌳
Another brilliant day at Lodge Hill is coming to an end and the children have been busy from start to finish. They’ve climbed, built, created, explored and encouraged one another every step of the way. It’s been wonderful watching them grow in confidence as they take on each new challenge.
We’ve been treated to glorious sunshine, plenty of delicious food and one unexpected visitor after another as butterflies have fluttered around us all day, making an already beautiful setting feel even more magical.
This evening everyone is relaxing around the campfire, toasting s’mores and sipping hot chocolate. There is a lovely sense of contentment as another fantastic day draws to a close.
It’s been one of those days that reminds you how much children thrive when they’re given the chance to explore, work together and simply enjoy being outdoors. We can’t believe that tomorrow our first group of voyagers are returning to Worthing.
Sometimes it’s only when children step outside their everyday world that they discover just how capable they really are. ❤️🌳![🧪 Science in year 5! 🥼 This term, our year 5 scientists have been learning about materials and...]()
🧪 Science in year 5! 🥼
This term, our year 5 scientists have been learning about materials and their properties through hands-on, collaborative investigations. The children explored how to separate mixtures using sieving, filtering, and evaporation. They also investigated the quickest ways to dissolve a solute into a solvent to create a solution.
We are so proud of their curiosity and fantastic scientific vocabulary!
#TABisFAB #year5science #STEM
