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May 22, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

Bealtaine celebrations – Junior Infants – 4

Today was an exciting day as we were filming the forest school sessions. We are doing this to help others understand what forest school looks like and what the benefits might be so that more children might have access to this type of learning. This …
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May 22, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

Bealtaine – 1st class – session 4

Today was an exciting day as we were filming the forest school sessions. We are doing this to help others understand what forest school looks like and what the benefits could be so that more children might have access to this type of learning. This …
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May 22, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

Nests – 1st class – Session 3

They were given the opportunity for free play upon arrival at basecamp and most ofthe children were excited to build their nests. They naturally divided themselves intosmaller groups or individuals. There was clay for the nests to those who werelooking for it. Apart from that …
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May 21, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

Week 3 – nest building – Junior Infants

We looked the the materials in the nest. What was the difference between the outside materials and the inside materials? They found white long hairs in the inside. This nest came from my garden. I told how I clean the hairs from my comb during …
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May 9, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

1st class session 2 – the music of what happens

So much happens in a forest school session. Each group has a different experience as the environment, the leader, the resources and the children themselves all co-create what happens. We also had a drawing sit spot where we could draw what we noticed during our …
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May 9, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

Junior Infants 2 – Grandmother tree and invertebrates

The children are already creating memories and routines. They are finding many treasures and using their sensory and observation skills to develop their curiosity. For more photos and information have a look at Liz McMahon’s blog on Forest Friday | DLR Creativity in the Classroom …
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May 2, 2024Outdoor Learning, Physical Educationby

A Great Season for Girls’ Soccer Team

The girls’ season finished up last week in positive style with a win away to Stepaside Educate Together. They won 2 out of 3 games in their group and were unlucky not to advance to the next stage. They are a talented group of players …
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May 2, 2024Outdoor Learning, Physical Educationby

5-a-side football

Another exciting week for DSP senior boys soccer team! The week started with a win for the 11-aside senior boys soccer team in their national league game against St Mary’s Sandyford on Monday to make it through to the semi-finals of the league. Well done …
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April 25, 2024Outdoor Learning, by

1st class – being welcomed back to the Forest

It’s always a treat to observe how classes who have been to Forest Fridays engage with the environment. Our main role is to remind them of the structure, provide opportunities for learning and connection and creativity, and to keep time! We are also very lucky …
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April 25, 2024Outdoor Learningby

Celebrating 10 years of DSP Forest School

Hi all,Here is the questionnaire if you want to get straight to it!   Forest school questionnaire In March 2025 we’ll be celebrating 10 years of DSP Forest School. To mark this huge milestone for our community, we are hoping to create some resources in the next 12 months that record our journey and …
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