Summary
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest |
| Locations | Chopwell Wood |
| Key Stage | KS1, KS2 |
| Subject | Art, English |
The legacy of “Storytelling in the Woods” is intertwined with myths and legends from folklore of old. Take a brave step into the past to weave your literary way around Forest to encounter the mythical magic of trees!
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest |
| Locations | Chopwell Wood |
| Key Stage | KS1, KS2 |
| Subject | Art, English |

The Forest is alive with ample opportunities to discover what is needed to work in a team to solve problems, reach targets and overcome challenges. As...
The Forest is alive with ample opportunities to discover what is needed to work in a team to solve problems, reach targets and overcome challenges. Aside from the elements, the physical geography and woodland terrain, OASES staff will ensure that every pupil engages with the adventure! These activities are ideal if you are bringing pupils […]
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Take your class outdoors and find out how sustainable your local area is, while carrying out fieldwork on your school's doorstep. We can provide be...
Take your class outdoors and find out how sustainable your local area is, while carrying out fieldwork on your school’s doorstep.
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Can you step up to the challenge and apply your mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems around the grounds? Work with dates from Ushaw’s...
Can you step up to the challenge and apply your mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems around the grounds? Work with dates from Ushaw’s graveyard, discover a vast variety of shapes in nature, measure the size of a mythical serpent’s scales and complete other exciting mathematical challenges.
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Discover the remarkable history of Ushaw and learn why it has been such a significant place in the local area since 1808. Start the day by being a ...
Discover the remarkable history of Ushaw and learn why it has been such a significant place in the local area since 1808. Start the day by being a detective and hunting for historical clues in the grounds. Can you use these clues to determine Ushaw’s historical past? In the afternoon find out if you were […]
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The natural environment abounds with wonderful resources to create natural art and design creations, installations and pictures. Limited only by your ...
The natural environment abounds with wonderful resources to create natural art and design creations, installations and pictures. Limited only by your imagination you’ll explore textures, materials, and colours to create your very own kaleidoscope of creativity!
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Learn about on physical processes that shape the coastline, including erosion and longshore drift. How do human activities affect how our coastline lo...
Learn about on physical processes that shape the coastline, including erosion and longshore drift. How do human activities affect how our coastline looks?
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