--- title: "Pond and Forest Areas" description: "pond forest" url: "https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/pond-and-forest-areas" school: "Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School" --- # Pond and Forest areas ## Cropper's Pond and Forest Areas We are so lucky to have such massive outdoor spaces; a huge school field, extensive playgrounds for both infants and juniors, an Early Years garden, canopies in both infant and junior playgrounds for outdoor learning and, in addition to all that, extensive pond (safely gated). We're extremely grateful to have a brilliant forest area which Is used daily for classroom learning and Forest school. We provide Nursery and Reception children with all-in-one water and weatherproof jumpsuits, so they can enjoy outdoor learning all year round. We value outdoor learning and all our children from Nursery to Year 6 benefit from learning and playing in the great outdoors. On a Friday morning we have a pre-school forest school session named 'Cubs in the woods'. Parents and children can join Mrs Fitch for a fantastic learning and play experience. (See Facebook and Instagram for more images and information.) ![May be an image of text that says "CUBS IN THE WOODS Join us on a a Friday morning between 15am and 10.30amfor 10. 10.30am for Cubs in the Woods' Free of Charge Time Term No Need to Book Just Turn Up! Bring your own snacks and drinks and come dressed for the weather. CUBS IN https://ankstephesans. cs.sch.uk 01704225332 01704 225332 bursar@bankststephens.iancs.c.uk VIKN THE WOODS"](https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/718119607_1469192628346817_3538662920081627593_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1170x1655&ctp=s1170x1655&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=c10B5sEEGI8Q7kNvwFKw_Kv&_nc_oc=AdqW0KGZtYjs2pzuazPiP34LW_BXR9vGYHbKbhaE0hdRi9tirmVxJRK9YHaKeqzX08k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&_nc_gid=3l6Eo-fqeMkuEJWFKp01nA&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_Af8myRZBeGFUNHHb431wiCPpTI9IXVdXvhtVEcdsZHKHpg&oe=6A343913) ### Our School - [Contact Us](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/contact) - [Headteacher's welcome](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/headteacher-s-welcome) - [Ethos and Values](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/visions-and-aims) - [Our Staff](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/staff) - [The Governing Body](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/the-governing-body) - [British Values](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/british-values) - [Our Classes](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/our-classes) - [Partnership with St Stephen’s Church](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/partnership-with-st-stephen-s-church) - [Partnerships](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/partnerships) - [Collective Worship](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/collective-worship) - [Wrap Around Care](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/wrap-around-care) - [Pond and Forest Areas](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/pond-and-forest-areas) - [Pupil Voice](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/children/pupil-voice) - [Serving Our Community](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/children/serving-our-community) - [Environmental Sustainability](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/environmental-sustainability) - [St Stephen's School Parliament](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/st-stephen-s-school-parliament) ![Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/logo/st-stephens-final-transparent_(2).png) ### Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School Mr Gareth Allen Headteacher Greaves Hall Avenue Banks Southport Merseyside PR9 8BL Mr G Allen 01704 225332 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Banks-St-Stephens-C-of-E-Primary-School-914899545247354) - [X](https://twitter.com/banksststephens) ### Translation © Copyright 2020–2026 Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)