On Thursday the 18th of May, Leswalt Primary did so much outdoor learning – it was astounding! It was National Outdoor Education Day and it was a big hit with the pupils and teachers!
Firstly everyone headed outside and enjoyed some maths work. P1 headed off to the Wetlands with Mrs Smith to do some 2D shape hunting, P2-4 went angle spotting in the playground and P5-7 We made 3D shapes like cubes, cuboids, triangular prisms, pyramids etc using twigs, sticks and elastic bands then thinking about their properties. Everyone was so busy. Jack remarked ” It didn’t really feel like work – it was so fun!”
After break time, P2-4 worked on some Literacy activities with creative writing at its heart, P5-7 headed to the Wetlands to enjoy chill time with their books. Then they were mimed with sticks to explore metaphors and started writing poems about our surroundings using syllables. They are planning to go back to finish them next week. There they meth the P1 2D Shape Hunters who were just making their way back to school having found their ‘treasure’ – thanks Mrs Smith for the sweetie bags!
After lunch P1-4 worked on some athletics skills and P5-7 played netball. AT 2pm p6-7 headed inside to their final session of internet safety and p5 were painting in the willow dome. P1-4 had some parachute fun, followed up by a quiz by the play trail.
“We think it was good because the fresh air made us all relax and it did not put us under pressure with anything” commented Charlotte and Iona when asked how they felt the day went.
Jack in P3 gave the day 5/5 stars – praise indeed!
We can’t wait to get outdoors again.We’re Leswalt Primary pupils and staff – get us outta here!
