This morning, a group of Year 8 farm club pupils arrived at school early and set about cleaning and organising the safety boots without being asked to do it, and were rightly proud of the result.
Our Year 7 and 8 intervention groups have been busy! This week, they designed, built and painted a fantastic bowl holder for our duck and chicken area, using 100% recycled wood. They then installed it in the quad, creating a practical and sustainable addition to our school environment.
As well as growing vegetables in our polytunnel, our Farm pupils also take responsibility for caring for the flowers and shrubs in our reception area. They take great pride in helping to keep our school looking welcoming and vibrant. They are now looking forward to getting involved in further planting projects around the school, adding colour, creativity and interest to our outdoor spaces.
The morning and after-school clubs on Mondays and Tuesdays have been extremely popular with our Year 7 pupils. Due to the high demand, we have added another session on Wednesday afternoon, although only a few spaces remain.
To ensure that all Year 7 pupils have the opportunity to take part, the clubs will operate on a six-week rotation, giving everyone the chance to enrol and enjoy the activities.
Our pupils have been busy preparing a raised bed in the polytunnel and planting a selection of winter vegetables, including broccoli and cabbage. They are looking forward to watching their plants grow and seeing the progress they make over the coming weeks.
