The highlight of our week was, of course, our trip to Godstone Farm! It was with great excitement that we boarded the coach on Thursday morning, put on our seatbelts and set off down the A3. After at least twenty “are we there yets”, we arrived at the farm and were met by Farmer Caroline who used to work at London Zoo with the red pandas! We were so lucky to have such an expert and enthusiastic host. The farm itself was absolutely full of animals; we saw peacocks, cows, goats, llamas, alpacas and even several reptiles (of which we are now experts ourselves after our visit from Tom last term).
Farmer Caroline then took us to do some pond dipping and we discovered some amazing creatures living in the depths of the pond, including bloodworms, tadpoles and dragonfly larva. Next, we met a guinea pig, a rabbit, a tortoise, a chick and a hedgehog and we were allowed to touch each of these! After lunch, we fed the pigs and piglets and then cheered the piglets on in a hogstacle race!
We had a wonderful time and were so lucky with the weather. A huge thank you must go to our parent helpers who gave up their precious time to spend the day with us and, of course, to everyone at home for supporting this trip. Thank you so much.
Here are some photos from the day:
Jiyool had a great day at the farm and even dreamed about piglet racing on Thursday night. He told me chicks were way too big, and I can see why he said so!!
Ellie had the best time! Looks like a wonderful day. Thank you
We have not stopped hearing about how much fun the farm trip was – thanks ever so much for arranging! Violet has particularly loved telling us all about the tarantulas and the hedgehogs.
We both loved it- thank you so much!