On Friday, our year 3 class got to go on the first school trip of the year! They went to a place called Amerton Farm and were very excited. The children travelled on a bus and cheered very loudly when we arrived! The first activity was meeting all the animals on the farm. There was a big pig called Winston who was an instant hit with our children (even though he was a bit pongy!)

After we met Winston we all had the chance to stroke a duckling, the children thought that the ducklings were very cute!

We met cows in the field, donkeys,a beautiful horse, reindeer with the most amazing antlers and cheeky alpacas, all ready for our attention, which they loved.

Cuddling a Rabbit called Elsa was very popular! She was very soft , the children loved her!

After meeting the animals, the children went on a tractor ride before having their lunch and having a play in the fun barn.

Then it was time for Forest School! This is where the children were set different challenges. They had to work together and solve problems to complete them with success. The children had a great time making mud pies and using the nature around them to paint with, like dandilions, non-stinging nettle leaves and elderberries. They finished off their session by watching a camp fire being lit using cotton wool and sparks before dry wood was added to make the fire bigger. They had a great time in Forest School!

The children and staff had such a good time at Amerton Farm. The children thoroughly enjoyed everything and couldn’t believe how quick the day day went! A big thank you to everyone at Amerton for making this a super day for our children.