--- title: "The Classroom Without Walls - Sacred Heart's growing outdoor learning programme." url: "https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/2026-09-10-15-40-the-classroom-without-walls-sacred-heart-s-growing-outdoor-learning-programme" school: "Sacred Heart School" --- [![Sacred Heart School](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/) - [Term Dates](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/termdates) - [Admissions](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/admissions) - [Vacancies ](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [ Tel:01892 783414](Tel:01892%20783414) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/abou) - [Mission statement](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [Parish](http://sacredheartchurchwadhurst.org.uk/) - 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[Open Days](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/open-days) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Events](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/events) - [Photo Galleries](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/photo-galleries) - [After School Care](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/after-school-care) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/contact) # The Classroom Without Walls - Sacred Heart's growing outdoor learning programme. ![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/blog/muddyden.jpg) 10 September 2026 by [Karen Dines](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/author/kdines) At Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst, outdoor learning plays a central role in developing confident, resilient and curious children and is a much-loved part of school life that the children eagerly look forward to. Through an exciting and ever-expanding programme of bushcraft, Forest School and hands-on enrichment experiences, children are encouraged to explore, problem solve and develop a deep appreciation for the natural world. Our popular KS2 Bushcraft Club gives children the opportunity to learn practical outdoor skills including fire lighting, shelter building, campfire cooking, tool use and camping techniques. Children learn how to safely build, maintain and extinguish fires, whilst embracing a strong “Leave No Trace” ethos that encourages respect and care for the environment. Outdoor learning is also carefully woven into the wider curriculum through immersive workshops and enrichment opportunities. Children have stepped back in time through Stone Age, Anglo-Saxon and Viking experiences, handling artefacts, exploring traditional crafts and discovering historical survival skills. Year 5 pupils recently took part in a survival-themed escape room linked to their English text, *Darwin’s Dragons*, where they worked collaboratively to solve clues and prioritise essential survival needs. Our growing Forest School provision provides opportunities for den building, rope work, carving, nature exploration and creative outdoor play. Activities such as David Attenborough Day have inspired the whole school community through wildlife projects, environmental art and outdoor experiences designed to nurture curiosity and creativity. Year 4 and 5 boys have also been developing woodworking skills by creating a hand-engraved sign for the Bushcraft area, taking great pride in contributing something lasting to the school environment. Although our outdoor learning space is modest in size, it has been thoughtfully personalised for the children and designed to encourage independence, creativity and exploration. Children are given autonomy over the space and are able to safely explore, investigate and play freely within it. With continued investment from the school, support from families and exciting new resources donated by Year 6 parents, Sacred Heart School continues to develop inspiring outdoor spaces where children can learn, explore and thrive together. Further developments and investment in the area will continue to create exciting new opportunities for outdoor learning and enrichment in the future. Come and see what makes our school so special. 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