SBS Farm Blog July
The pigs and chickens have settled in well and work has continued in phase one of the farm, but the staff have also found time to plant apple and plum trees in the phase 2 area by the path into school from the church. The meadow here has had a “maze” path cut amongst the wildflowers, which has proved very popular for the children who access the school this way. The field is teeming with butterflies and other pollinators, which links into their recent learning – Gruffalo children are certain that the butterflies are from “their” chrysalids!
Before the end of term, the children will be naming their class chicken and Mrs Strugnall has been able to tell them more about each one’s personality – Gruffalo have the bossy one, Elmer’s is very friendly and had the most golden feathers, Paddington’ chicken is inquisitive and likes having her head stroked, while the Tulane class chicken is sassy and pecks the boots of anyone feeding them. Shyest of them all is the chicken adopted by Shadow class and Aslan’s is super speedy, whether that is to get food or even go to bed at night.
The fantastic school summer fete gave everyone a chance to have a closer look at the farm and explore its different areas. Three visiting alpacas came to give everyone an idea of what it will be like for SBS to have their own. Nutkin was the brown alpaca and Neil the white one, while the very naughty black one was called Norris and they all proved to be very lively. Mrs Strugnall was on hand to answer questions and demonstrate some of the heritage crafts that will be offered in after-school club sessions. I overheard one child, fascinated by the spinning wheel, describe it as making “infinite wool” – an interesting perspective…
The pigs were also a great attraction, and families and friends could also admire the successful growing beds and view all the other hard work that has been undertaken so far to make SBS Farm’s first year a notable achievement.
Latest news - the farm gate is in place.
Suzanne - Nanna to Lara Rose in Gruffalo
