Forest School Fun
Published 11/09/25, by Tom Howles
Outdoor Learning and Forest School - 11.9.25
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Read MoreThursday 3rd July 2025
Published 06/07/25, by James Griffiths🌱💚 What a busy and brilliant day we had in Outdoor Learning today!
Every single child was an absolute delight: hard-working, attentive, supportive of friends, and full of enthusiasm. Here’s what they got up to:
🌿 Potted on pepper seedlings
🌿 Planted shooting peas
🌿 Harvested a variety of veggies and fruit
🌿 Laid out onions for drying
🌿 Built a pea wigwam
🌿 Watered and cared for the garden
🌿 Tasted black tomatoes and water-filled cucumbers
🌿 Created beautiful veggie boxes and sold them to parents after school
🌿 Enjoyed moments of mindfulness, taking in the beauty around them
💖 A truly lovely day of learning, teamwork and nature!
Read More🌿 Thursday 27th June
Published 29/06/25, by James Griffiths🌿 Thursday 27th June was all about outdoor learning at Llangan!
We picked, planted, tasted, bug hunted, and prepped — our outdoor learning space gives us so much! 🥰🌱🐞
We also pepped herbs and dug vegetables ready for the Farmer's Market
Read More🌿 Outdoor Learning at Llangan – Latest News! 🌿
Published 08/06/25, by James GriffithsHere at Llangan Primary School, we’ve been making the most of every dry spell to take our learning outdoors — and what a busy and exciting time it’s been!
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Read More🌿 Outdoor Learning This Week at Llangan 🌿
Published 23/05/25, by James GriffithsThis week in Outdoor Learning, we’ve been buzzing with activity (and not just from the bees!).
Our young naturalists had a special opportunity to observe a nesting bird up close, guided by visiting wildlife experts who helped us understand more about the habits and habitats of our feathered friends.
Meanwhile, our veggie patch has been a hive of productivity! The children rolled up their sleeves to sow new seeds, plant summer crops, and harvest the fruits (and veg!) of their earlier hard work. We were thrilled to pick our first broad beans, crunchy radishes, and even some juicy strawberries 🍓—a real taste of summer.
It’s been a week of learning, growing, and connecting with nature—Llangan style!
Read MoreY4 Forest School 8.5.25
Published 11/05/25, by James GriffithsWhittling, Wonder, and Woodland Skills – Dosbarth Mochyn Daear Make Wood Cookies!
This week, Dosbarth Mochyn Daear have been putting their Forest School skills into action as they created their very own wood cookies.
Using tools safely and confidently, the children practised whittling techniques and worked with natural materials to produce a set of unique, hand-crafted wooden discs. These "wood cookies" will now become part of our classroom environment—used in a variety of ways to support learning across the curriculum.
Whether it’s for maths manipulatives, storytelling prompts, or nature-inspired art, these beautiful natural resources bring a bit of the forest indoors and reflect our belief in the power of outdoor learning to spark creativity, resilience, and independence.
Da iawn, Dosbarth Mochyn Daear—a fantastic example of meaningful, hands-on learning rooted in the great outdoors.
Read MoreThursday 1st May 2025
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Read More🌿❄️ #LlanganOutdoorLearning - Friday, 14th February ❄️🌿
Published 16/02/25, by James GriffithsWhat an amazing day of outdoor learning we had, even though the weather was a little on the chilly side! Big thanks and congratulations to Year 1/2 for showing incredible dedication to the task—every single child was rocking their wellies! 🎉👏
Read More🌿🌞 A Perfect Day in Our School Garden! 🌞🌿
Published 01/02/25, by James Griffiths
What a beautiful day to be outdoors! ☀️🌱
🌈 Year 1/2 explored colours in nature, carefully matching them to their colour cards.
🥔 Year 3/5/6 got stuck into gardening—digging trenches to plant potatoes, topping up our flower troughs with bulbs and soil, independently moving soil, harvesting and selling leeks, and replenishing our flower barrow.
A fantastic day of hands-on learning in our gorgeous garden! 🌿💚
Read MoreOutdoor Learning 24.1.25
Published 23/01/25, by James Griffiths🌱 #LlanganOutdoorLearning: Dodging Storms, Embracing Nature!
This week, despite stormy weather, our pupils made the most of their outdoor learning adventures:
Year 1/2
- Dug up delicious leeks 🧅.
- Super-weeded the polytunnel beds to prepare for spring planting.
- Planted mini bulbs for a splash of colour.
Year 3
- Created paper seedling pots and veggie labels.
- Tried their hand at weaving with large darning needles 🧵—a fantastic way to build fine motor skills.
Year 5/6
- Planted sweet pea seeds 🌸 and herbs 🌿 using their own pupil-made paper pots.
- Explored seed packets to uncover what they teach us—perfect for self-directed learning!
Rain or shine, Llangan’s outdoor learning keeps growing strong! 🌦️
Read MoreThursday 16th January 2025
Published 19/01/25, by James Griffiths**Outdoor Learning at Llangan: Tidying, Planting, and Prepping for Spring!**
At Llangan Primary School, our outdoor learning adventures have been in full swing this week, with every year group getting their hands dirty and working together to improve our wonderful outdoor spaces.
Our enthusiastic Year 1 and Year 2 pupils took on the task of tidying up the arboretum, ensuring it’s ready for more outdoor learning activities. They also began preparing our planting beds for this year’s crops and made creative vegetable seed signs to mark out where their hard work will flourish in the coming months.
Meanwhile, our industrious Years 3, 5, and 6 focused on winter garden maintenance, tidying and rejuvenating areas for the season ahead. They also got to work on an exciting new project, installing posts to develop an area that will soon become a vibrant addition to our outdoor learning environment. We captured some fantastic before-and-after shots to highlight their progress!
These activities are a perfect example of how outdoor learning connects us with nature, teaches essential life skills, and fosters teamwork. A big thank you to all the pupils (and staff!) for their hard work in maintaining and enhancing our outdoor spaces.
Stay tuned for updates as our outdoor areas continue to grow and thrive!
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Read MoreOutdoor Learning at Llangan Primary – A Day of Creativity and Teamwork! 28.11.24
Published 29/11/24, by James GriffithsToday’s Outdoor Learning session was a great success, even though the chilly weather made it a bit of a challenge! Year 1 to 4 spent time in the arboretum, where they dove into a variety of activities. They explored camouflage, built mini dens for woodland creatures, went on a scavenger hunt to collect natural materials, played games, and worked together to dismantle a massive den. It was a day full of teamwork, discovery, and sharp observation skills, with not a single complaint despite the cold! Everyone loved being outside, embracing the fresh air and nature’s wonders.
Meanwhile, Year 5 and 6 were busy crafting. Some students put finishing touches on their wellbeing pebbles, while others created beautiful willow dreamcatchers, wind socks, and fabric wreaths. The creativity on display was absolutely amazing!
A fantastic day of outdoor learning and hands-on fun, demonstrating the resilience and creativity of our pupils. Big thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm, despite the cold! 🌿❄️🎨
