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It was a wet and windy day in the woods behind the school. The children were eager to get out for outdoor learning. We started with some maths work and measurement, collecting a variety of items measuring 10cm, 20cm, and then 50cm long. The children then got into groups and started to build their own dens. This will be an ongoing project throughout the year.

Allotment 23 Work/storage area built for sorting out the fruit and veg Shelving on the inside and sack hangers. All built as a part of team building and all up cycled wood

Our new John Muir group got off to a great start yesterday! We now have group of S1, S2 and S3 pupils, some working towards their Discovery Awards some towards their Explorer Awards. 2 of our S3 pupils are also working as peer mentors as they have done so well previously! It was a wet and windy morning yesterday when we arrived at Kinghorn Loch. We split into 2 teams Team 1 led by Leon and Team 2 led by Ellie. Team 1 went off to explore the loch on the skiff with the rowing club, learning to row and the different roles of the crew. Team 2 went off to start to explore the woods and get to know the area. The Craigencault Trust have kindly given us the code to the hide at the loch, so we took shelter in there and watched the birds on the loch, recording what we saw in our Field Jotter. We ended the session with a bowl of homemade soup with bread and butter in the Kinghorn Community. It's looking like another great year in store for the IHS John Muir pupils!

Another trip to Kinghorn Loch today. We split into 2 groups again, with the group who were rowing with the club exploring the woods this week, and birdwatching from the hide. We also took a walk up to the Troll Bridge at Roddenbraes. At the loch side, and from the hide today, we saw families of swans, many Geese as well as a Goldfinch a Robin and a Blue Tit. The whole group have all had a shot out rowing on the loch now and looking forward to learning more about it. Lunch today was Bacon, Flat Sausage or egg rolls at the Kinghorn Community Centre. Another great day out for the crew!

Firstly, we used compasses to find out about our wild space at school. Then we drew maps including details like the compass points, trees and buildings.

We explored the trees in our wild space through bark rubbing and measuring their height. We also measured where the roots would go.

Sophie went on a nature walk to explore her wild place. She discovered lots of different fungi and trees.

Sophie made an art work of John Muir from leaves and twigs. She and her mum recorded their steps during their walk.