Forest School
It is the mission of St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School to develop the whole child in an environment guided by our Gospel driven school values. To help fulfil our mission, we have an established Forest School.During Forest School, all children are given the opportunity to access, experience and enjoy learning while working in the outside environment. We take the “classroom” outside and use the beautiful surroundings, weather and sounds to enhance their learning visually, orally and sensually. This holistic approach encourages children’s imaginations, builds self-esteem and creates the desire to understand, learn and respect the natural world around them.
The children are in a safe environment where they can succeed, create and use a variety of curriculum skills without them even realising it! Through exploration and discovery the children are able to enjoy and self-initiate their own learning.
