It was a fabulous start to the week for half of Year Three today as they ventured out of school and took part in a trip to Belfairs Wood.

Once at the wood the children investigated their surroundings, taking time to appreciate the beauty of the woods, before taking part in a series of activities.

The children used viewfinders to create observational drawings of the woods. They chose to sketch small and close up views of bark and twigs as well as larger drawings of some of the trees. They used their pencils to recreate textures and shades.

Art was also the theme of another activity which saw the children use natural objects in the woods to create works of art inspired by Andrew Goldsworthy. The children worked in teams to create their pieces before sharing them with other groups.

After lunch the whole group took part in a fun activity where they searched the woods for Flat Stanleys which had been hidden. Each Stanley was marked with a letter which when put together provided the children with a secret code!

It was a fantastic day. Thanks to all the teachers and helpers for their time and support.