NURSERY
The Wetland Centre
Nursery Red and Yellow had a fabulous visit to the
London Wetland Centre in Barnes. We saw a variety
of wildlife and immensely enjoyed our learning
experience. Having escaped the confines of the
coach we set about exploring the centre together, being careful not to scare any of the
birds wandering about or swimming in their habitats. We saw some very pretty ducks,
geese and swans from around the world. The otters were
sound asleep and hidden in their holts so we couldn’t spot
them, but we managed to dig out some insects and
minibeasts. Led by our guide, we searched through the
log garden with our magnifying glasses, lifting and heaving
earth and wood. Much to the children’s delight, every
group managed to find different minibeasts to inspect
including spiders, woodlice, slugs, snails and, as our guide
was soon to reveal, a very young spotted newt. Nursery
thoroughly enjoyed this trip
Bocketts Farm
This was Nursery’s first ever full day school trip! The children and
accompanying adults were filled to the brim with excitement. Once
at the farm, the pupils enjoyed a tractor ride which gave them a
wonderful panorama of the complex so they could view the larger
farm animals roaming in the surrounding fields. Next, we gathered to
see some goats being milked in a massive barn. A beautiful white nanny goat was brought
over to us and was milked right before our eyes. It was amazing to see just how much milk
a small goat could churn out. A variety of fluffy and furry animals were brought out for our
pupils to marvel at as they held and stroked them. Packed lunches were the order of the
day and when replete, the girls and boys visited the animals in the various barns dotted
around, before going to see what was to become the highlight of the day - the pig races.
We also took the
opportunity to use
the playhouse where
everyone (adults
included) tried out the massive slides. Suffice to
say, it was a brilliant trip and left the children
eager for the many more to come throughout
their years at Kew College.
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