Woodland Classroom

At Whitfield CE Primary School we aim to teach our students to become excellent environmentalists who understand their impact on local and global environments. We have our own Eco Council who work together to discuss ways to reduce, recycle and protect our environment. We work toward this everyday in our practical initiatives to produce sustainable energy and achieve a net zero carbon footprint for our school: We have both solar panels and our own wind turbine that power our classrooms!

We are delighted that our Woodland Classroom is now available as a resource and learning environment for our school and the wider community. Its construction provides students with access to nature and all children have weekly outdoor education lessons based on Forest School learning and activities, our children experience being present in nature as part of their everyday school lives, but this beautiful classroom gives our outdoor learning that special touch! 

The Woodland Classroom was constructed by local craftsman Jonah Maurice with locally sourced timber and was opened with a community ceremony in the summer of 2023. The project to build the classroom has been a labour of love for all involved, and pupils have been involved at every stage. 

With thanks:

The drive to build the Woodland Classroom was supported by donations from various groups, including:

• The Friends of Whitfield School
• The Annual Whitfield Charity Clay Shoot
• Knarsdale Estate Ltd
• The estate of the late Diana Blackett-Ord. 

 Whitfield CE Primary School are grateful for all contributions received that supported the Woodland Classroom project to completion.