{"id":10083,"date":"2026-05-15T09:18:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/?page_id=10083"},"modified":"2026-05-27T09:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:25:42","slug":"bardon-state-schools-forest-school-continues-years-after-national-first","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/bardon-state-schools-forest-school-continues-years-after-national-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Bardon State School\u2019s Forest School Continues Years After National First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Children at Bardon State School are still learning beyond classroom walls as the school\u2019s Forest School program continues years after earning national recognition as Australia\u2019s first accredited provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Bardon State School Leads Australia with First Accredited Forest School Program<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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The school launched the program with Prep students in 2023 and later received approved provider status from the Australian Forest School Association. The program later expanded into Year 1 and Year 2, and school updates show Forest School activity continuing in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A public March 2026 post shared on the school\u2019s official Facebook page indicated Forest School activities were continuing outdoors, with students taking part in nature-based learning experiences around the school grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Bardon State School\/Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Outdoor Learning Remains Part of Bardon\u2019s Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Forest School is presented by Bardon State School as part of its curriculum-linked outdoor learning approach. According to the Queensland Department of Education<\/a>, students use outdoor spaces to complete curriculum-based lessons including maths, measurement and problem-solving activities near Ithaca Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program was designed to make lessons more practical and easier for students to connect with in real-life settings. The approach also appears in school materials prepared for families. Information shared through the school\u2019s prep transition resources encourages children to explore nature, build confidence outdoors and develop independence through hands-on experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusion and Sustainability Continue Shaping the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The school\u2019s Forest School profile published by the Australian Forest School Association<\/a> links the program to inclusion, sustainability and environmental awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The association notes that Bardon State School incorporates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into Forest School sessions while also supporting students with different learning needs, including children with disability and students learning English as an additional language or dialect.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Bardon State School\/Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The AFSA profile also states that the school\u2019s environmental strategy links with groups and programs, including Clean Up Australia Day and Jane Goodall\u2019s Roots & Shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school\u2019s long-term direction appears closely aligned with those ideas. Bardon State School\u2019s 2025\u20132028 Strategic Plan highlights inclusion, student engagement and community connection as major priorities following a school review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families Continue Supporting Forest School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Community support was a strong part of the program during its early rollout. The Queensland Department of Education reported that parents identified Forest School as one of Bardon State School\u2019s standout features during a school review process. Families also supported the fact that the program was developed and led by school staff rather than external providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Why Bardon\u2019s Tree Canopy Is Driving Cooler Living in Brisbane<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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More than a year after becoming Australia\u2019s first accredited Forest School provider, Bardon State School continues presenting outdoor learning as part of its early years approach. Along Ithaca Creek and across the school grounds, students continue using natural spaces as part of curriculum-linked learning.

Published 15-May-2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Children at Bardon State School are still learning beyond classroom walls as the school\u2019s Forest School program continues years after earning national recognition as Australia\u2019s first accredited provider. 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