The beginning of the new school year gave Savremena Primary School students an opportunity to experience some of their first lessons not only inside the classroom, but also among the treetops, along forest paths and in direct contact with nature. On Monday, September 7, second-grade students visited Bojčin Forest, while the following day, September 8, preschoolers and students from class I-1 set out on the same outdoor adventure.

As part of the “Classroom Without Walls” concept, the school day took on an entirely different rhythm. Instead of desks and classroom walls, the children were surrounded by greenery and the peaceful atmosphere of the forest, while their time outdoors was filled with walking, conversation, exploration and socialising.

For younger students, days like these are much more than a simple trip. A change of environment encourages them to observe the world around them more carefully, ask questions, notice details they may have overlooked before and naturally connect new experiences with what they learn at school. At the same time, spending time together in nature creates valuable opportunities for cooperation, independence and building a stronger sense of belonging within the group.

For two days, Bojčin Forest became a large green classroom where knowledge, curiosity, play and togetherness came together naturally.

Spending time in Bojčin Forest allowed the students to step away from their familiar school surroundings for a day and discover a different way of learning – one in which nature itself becomes a space for observation, conversation, exploration and new experiences. As they walked along the forest paths, the children had the opportunity to notice their surroundings more closely, enjoy physical activity and spend meaningful time with their classmates and teachers.

For preschoolers, first graders and second graders, direct contact with nature plays an especially valuable role in learning and development. When children are given the freedom to explore the world around them, their curiosity develops naturally. An unusual leaf, a sound from the forest or an interesting detail can easily become the starting point for a question, a conversation or a new discovery.

An equally important part of activities like these is the sense of togetherness they create. Outside the usual school environment, students get to know one another in a different way, help each other, share impressions and take part in activities as a group. Through these experiences, they strengthen communication, cooperation, independence and a sense of responsibility towards others.

A day outdoors also gave them an opportunity to slow down their usual school rhythm, enjoy nature and discover that learning can be educational, exciting and playful at the same time. These are precisely the experiences that help turn learning into something memorable and encourage students to approach new discoveries with enthusiasm.

Savremena Primary School’s “Classroom Without Walls” concept is based on the idea that knowledge is not acquired only through textbooks and classroom instruction. Some of the most valuable lessons emerge when students have an opportunity to see, experience and explore in the real world what they have previously discussed at school.

Time spent in nature connects learning with movement, experience and emotion. Through shared activities, students develop curiosity and independence while also learning how to cooperate, listen to one another and care for the environment around them. In this way, they gradually build a more responsible relationship with nature as well as with the community to which they belong.

For the preschoolers, class I-1 and the second graders, the visit to Bojčin Forest was therefore much more than simply spending a school day in a different location. It was a space for friendship, discovery and shared memories, as well as an opportunity to mark the beginning of the school year with an experience connecting knowledge to the world around them.

Among the treetops of Bojčin Forest, the students once again discovered that a classroom can exist anywhere there is curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and a desire to explore. When friendship, smiles and shared experiences are added to the lesson, an ordinary school day becomes one that will be remembered for a long time.