Tel: 015394 36354 Email: admin@hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk

Hawkshead Primary School, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT

Opening hours 8:50a.m - 3:15p.m. Breakfast and after school club available.

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School, Cumbria
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School, Cumbria

Hawkshead Primary School

Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT

Opening hours 8:50am - 3:15pm - Breakfast and after school club available.

Forest School

What is Forest School?

Forest School is an outdoor learning approach and philosophy we use for real, hands-on experiences with children at our on-site Fletcher’s Field. The aim is to boost a child’s resilience, confidence, and self-esteem – these are important life skills which we prioritise. We’re focused on developing the whole child – mind, body, and heart. Our experience shows that Forest School, with its holistic approach, nurtures and nourishes children in all areas.

 

The 6 Principles of Forest School:

Our Forest School ethos is shaped by 6 principles, which helps to set apart our unique practice at the nursery from other forms of outdoor learning. The Forest School Association (FSA) defines quality Forest School provision as that which holds all 6 principles.

Principle 1: Forest School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.

Principle 2: Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.

Principle 3: Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

Principle 4: Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.

Principle 5: Forest School is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.

Principle 6: Forest School uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning.

Hawkshead Forest Nursery

In January 2024 the school is opening its doors to children from the day of their 2nd birthday… Embracing principles of Montessori, blended together with a Forest School Education and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Please visit the website to find out more about our wonderful nursery.

Please ring 015394 36354 or email us to arrange a visit…

Events in October 2024

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
30/09/2024
01/10/2024
02/10/2024
03/10/2024(1 event)

October Harvest festival

03/10/2024

October Harvest festival - donations of food to go to the Ambleside food bank

October Harvest festival

04/10/2024
05/10/2024
06/10/2024
07/10/2024
08/10/2024
09/10/2024
10/10/2024
11/10/2024
12/10/2024
13/10/2024
14/10/2024
15/10/2024
16/10/2024
17/10/2024
18/10/2024
19/10/2024
20/10/2024
21/10/2024(1 event)

Nasal Flu vaccine

21/10/2024

Nasal Flu vaccine

Nasal Flu vaccine

22/10/2024
23/10/2024
24/10/2024
25/10/2024(1 event)

Yoga with Carly

25/10/2024

Yoga with Carly

Yoga with Carly

26/10/2024
27/10/2024
28/10/2024(1 event)

HOLIDAY CLUB: Multi Skills

28/10/2024

Holiday club - Multi Skills

Holiday club - Multi Skills

29/10/2024(1 event)

HOLIDAY CLUB: Forest School & Woodland Craft

29/10/2024

Forest School & Woodland Craft

HOLIDAY CLUB: Forest School & Woodland Craft

30/10/2024(1 event)

HOLIDAY CLUB: Forest School, Pumpkin carving & Halloween Craft

30/10/2024

Forest School, Pumpkin carving & Halloween Craft

HOLIDAY CLUB: Forest School, Pumpkin carving & Halloween Craft

31/10/2024(1 event)

HOLIDAY CLUB: Halloween Party, Spooky Games & Risky Play

31/10/2024

Halloween Party, Spooky Games & Risky Play

Halloween Party, Spooky Games & Risky Play

01/11/2024(1 event)

HOLIDAY CLUB: Walk and Talk in Grizedale Forest

01/11/2024

Walk and Talk in Grizedale Forest

HOLIDAY CLUB: Walk and Talk in Grizedale Forest

02/11/2024
03/11/2024

Contact details

Tel: 015394 36354

Email: head@hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk

admin@hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk

Hawkshead Primary School, Main St,

Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT

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Tel: 015394 36354 | Email: head@hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk or admin@hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk

Hawkshead Primary School, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT