On Wednesday, we enjoyed a fun-filled visit to Lower Drayton Farm, in Penkridge. The trip was designed to enhance the learning that we’ve been doing in school. We began our day with a tractor ride around the farm, where we had the chance to see a variety of cows and sheep up close! Our guide, Farmer Lloyd, who also drove the tractor, shared fascinating facts about life on the farm and the animals he cares for. One highlight of the ride, was stopping by at the potato fields, where we saw firsthand how potatoes grow underground. Farmer Lloyd even dug one up for us to see! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect what we’ve been learning in Science, as we were able to identify the leaves and roots of the potato plant, reinforcing our learning on plant parts.
After our exciting tractor tour, we headed indoors to explore the Animal Zone – a real highlight of our day! We were thrilled to get up close with a variety of smaller animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and even a beared dragon. We all had the chance to gently stroke the animals, showing great care and confidence – some of us were especially brave! We also enjoyed seeing baby chicks, terrapins, and a tortoise, which sparked curiosity and discussion between us all.
Our adventures continued back outside, where we helped feed some of the farm’s larger animals, such as pigs, cows, goats, llamas and ponies. We carefully shared the food between the animals, showing fantastic teamwork! It was such a hands-on learning experience that really brought our learning to life.
After a morning full of hands-on learning and animal encounters, we had the chance to enjoy some of the farm’s fantastic play areas. One of the highlights was the giant bouncing pillows, where we laughed, jumped and shared joyful moments with our friends. It truly was the perfect way to end a busy and exciting day – full of smiles, teamwork and wonderful memories made together!
Our caterpillars are growing well. They have been eating lots, getting bigger and bigger. When we arrived at school, this morning, lots of caterpillars were hanging from the roof of the tub in a ‘j’ shape. This suggests they are ready for the next stage of the lifecycle. We are expecting to see 10 chrysalises, on Monday.
Fox class have 11 Champions, this week! It was so difficult to pick just one, after our amazing day at the farm. The children were brilliant, listening well, engaging positively and behaving impeccably! The Fox staff team are so proud of each and everyone one of you.
