Well done to all the@DunbarPrimary p6 pupils who were helping repair our wildlife stacks and remove the old tree guards to allow our trees freedom to grow. Amazing effort from all and we noticed lots of amazing nature as we worked. #johnmuiraward #smallactionsbigchange

A day of mixed emotions @DunbarPrimary forest school. Lots of fun taking part in challenges to demonstrate skills we’ve learned during our sessions but very sad to say goodbye to our p4 Forest schoolers who’ve been amazing! We enjoyed a sticky marshmallow celebration to finish!

We loved making nettle flatbreads @DunbarPrimary forest school today! We learned how to forage safely and sustainably and worked together to prepare a fire to cook them on. One pupil told me they want to run their own bakery when they’re older so good to get some practice in!

Our @DunbarPrimary forest school crew were #litterheroes today collecting a whole trolley of litter from our woodland. We also enjoyed a popcorn challenge to put our fire lighting skills to the test. Lots of new spring flowers appearing too including the tiny blue #greenalkanet

Great to be back in the woods with @DunbarPrimary p4’s. A few of our learners enjoyed quietly observing 3 roe deer in the surrounding grass habitats. We were also looking for clay and exploring the woodland for suitable nesting materials which our resident Robin Bob tested out!

Great to have p4s back at @DunbarPrimary forest school. Everyone helped with a litter pick to help the wildlife which comes into our playground. The pm group explored the habitat around the building site to look for animal tracks. We found deer, fox, cat and weasel tracks!

Keeping warm was the name of the game today at @DunbarPrimary forest school. An energetic ‘Fly, Robin, Fly’ game, birch fuelled fire and plenty ropes to rig up swings, pulleys and ladders. We also found ‘Green Elfcup’ mycelium on some rotting birch. #birchtree #greenelfcup

1st session for @DunbarPrimary p4 forest school. We collected different parts of the Scots pine tree; needles, buds, closed cones, open cones, squirrel nibbled cones, resin and bark. We learned about the uses and health benefits of pine trees for wildlife and humans.

Wilder @wilder_outdoor have a few spaces available for their January’Forest School Fridays’ at Lochend Woods (starts 6th Jan). @DunbarPrimary pupils in receipt of free school meals can attend for free. These sessions can be booked via Active schools eastlothian.bookinglive.com/…

A frosty @DunbarPrimary forest school session to finish up our p5 sessions. We enjoyed the warming fire and melted lard to make cupcake bird feeders. Lots and lots of layers needed to keep us warm and happy in the winter sunshine. #forestschool

It was a very happy St Andrew’s Day at @DunbarPrimary forest school. A beautiful frosty morning, lighting fire, making and eating porridge and some games to keep us warm and active. We also did our washing up in the woods, everyone lending a helping hand. #StAndrewsDay2022

Some winter tree ID detective work today @DunbarPrimary forest school, looking closely at bud patterns, shapes and colours to help us ID trees. We showed our understanding of opposite and alternative bud patterns by placing pine cones on sticks. #forestschool #outdoorlearning

Bringing lots of new skills together at @DunbarPrimary forest school - introducing the bowline knot to loop a ridge line round tree, create a loop on a tarp guy line and to rig a pulley to keep food away from wild animals. We also whittled pegs for our shelters #forestschool

Brilliant to meet our new @DunbarPrimary p5 forest schoolers today. We witnessed a savage wasp vs bee attack, made paint from charcoal, hollowed out elder branches to make blowdarts and drinking straws and even made a space simulation module in a hammock! #learningthroughplay

Some heartwarming parent feedback from our @DunbarPrimary Forest school sessions. If you’re interested in volunteering at our next block of Forest school please click on the Google form link forms.gle/FSDPVne4ZhYBBWZf8 #arch #forestschool

A tasty end to our @DunbarPrimary p6 Forest school sessions baking Autumn apples on the fire. A wonderful aroma of cinnamon, cloves, apples and woodsmoke!! Been a pleasure spending time with this lovely bunch and sharing the wonders of nature. #forestschool

A fun day at @DunbarPrimary forest school playing a game called Sneakers and Soakers! We had to practice our sneaky fox walk to avoid attracting the attention of the hidden super soakers! We also split wood for kindling, collected litter and found some new types of fungi!

Celebrating Autumn Equinox @DunbarPrimary forest school: gathering Elderberries in the sun and making jam to enjoy with our toasted crumpets. A lot of learning going on round the fire today and time in the hammocks to digest and soak up natures sounds, smells and light. #autumn

Very impressed with the organisation and helpfulness displayed by our @DunbarPrimary p6 learners at Forest school today. We were learning all about camp responsibilities including how to throw up a ridge line. Good to practice on a dry day so we’re ready when the rain comes!

A wet start and a sunny finish at the first day back @DunbarPrimary forest school. Our p6 children were fantastic- some amazing reflections on taking risks and staying safe! Mrs Christopherson had an unexpected surprise when a young deer ran over her in a game of hide and seek!