I like holding the animals. The chickens try to jump; guinea pigs squirm; and the rabbit wriggles around. Peter is very special.
(Belle)

Here at Nutfield Church we have some beautiful grounds! One of the key areas of our Curriculum Model is Outdoor Learning and as part of this our children care for our farm and surrounding areas.
Outdoor learning is linked to our core Christian values: Community, Peace, Wisdom, Hope, Dignity and Joy. Our aim for Trinity Farm and the nurturing of our farm animals is very much focussed on our aim that all adults and children flourish and live life in all its fullness as they care for the world around them.
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
Genesis 2:15
Nutfield Church Primary School has been rearing Chickens since 2021 . They are the ISA breed variety. We raised them in a brooder box which we kept in the library. We built their outside coop over the Easter holidays and transferred them outside in July 2021 where they have enjoyed a free range environment since then. They started laying their first eggs in August of 2021 and the school has received regular batches of freshly laid eggs everyday since. They enjoy cauliflowers and grapes as a treat.
Peter was adopted in Spring 2021 when he was two years old, as the current owner could no longer look after him properly and give him the attention he needed.
He now lives in his outside hutch and run on the school field.
“The heavens are the Lord’s heavens, but the earth he has given to the children of man.”
Psalm 115:16
We acquired our Guinea-pigs when they were 8 weeks old from a local pet shop. They happily live together in one big cage. They especially like carrots as a treat. The children thoroughly enjoy caring for them and of course, cuddling them.
“When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth”.
Genesis 8:11
I like holding the animals. The chickens try to jump; guinea pigs squirm; and the rabbit wriggles around. Peter is very special.
(Belle)
I like seeing the animals in the morning and cleaning out their hutches so that they have a clean space.
(Ruby)
I like being a farm manager because I get to see the animals and find out about new animals and plan for making the farm bigger.
(Darcie L)
I like to be with the guinea pigs, they like to wiggle around. We muck them out and I like to hold them.
(Grace)
I like getting to see the animals. Peter is calm and happy.
(Ella)
I like hanging out with the chickens. They move around a lot.
(Amelia)
I enjoy spending time with the animals and giving them attention.
(Maisie)
I like caring for the animals and making sure they are happy and healthy.
(Izabelle)