Forming part of our Mapping and Geography Main Lesson, the Class 4 children had a very interactive and immersive experience led by GHSS Bush School expert, Kristi.

Beginning at the ‘hall-end’ of the river, Kristi taught the children varying ways to map the GHSS river using compasses and stick-markers. Along the way, Kristi also spoke to the children about river suitability and environmental conservation. In the true Steiner spirit, the children used their ‘willing’ bodies to trek through parts of the river, and also teamwork to help cross over one part of the river that became too deep to continue through! It was both encouraging and entertaining to watch the children use their collective problem-solving skills to find their way across, thus also creating a unique class-bonding experience.

Back at the end of the river, Kristi put her Bush School expertise to good use and had the children cook up fresh vegetables and popcorn for lunch! We also began creating a ‘whole-class’ giant map of GHSS, including the river, which we walked and mapped. This is currently being continued back in the classroom!

All-in-all, it’s been very pleasing to see the Class 4 children engaged in all the hands-on experiences that come with Mapping & Geography.

Blake