This week was an exciting one on our new outdoor learning site as both groups enjoyed their very first fire week at Pathhead. The children had been looking forward to this experience, and there was a real sense of excitement as they arrived each day, eager to begin their outdoor learning adventures.

As part of our fire week, we introduced the children to the fire pit and discussed the important safety rules that help keep everyone safe. We revisited these rules with each group, and the children demonstrated how well they had remembered them. They took their responsibilities seriously, confidently explaining how to build a fire safely and identifying the materials needed. It was wonderful to see their knowledge and confidence in doing so.

One of the highlights of the week was preparing and cooking our very own forest school pizzas. The children enjoyed being involved in every stage of the process and were excited to see how their pizzas would turn out. As the delicious smells drifted across the site, the volunteers were intrigued and popped in to see how the fire was going.

We were delighted when some of them decided to sample our pizzas and even more thrilled when they said they were the best pizzas they had ever tasted. The children had huge smiles on their faces as they were able to share their creations with their friends, and everyone enjoyed them together. They could even share their knowledge of how to build a fire with the volunteers.

Our first fire week at Pathhead was a fantastic success and created many special memories for both groups. We are already looking forward to our next fire session and wondering what delicious food we might cook next!