Fagley Primary visit Countryside Learning Live.

Anesu and Jack trying their hand at pole lathe turning

Year 5 Making Kites

Yesterday, 170 pupils from classes 1 to 6 visited the Countryside Learning Live event in the beautiful grounds of Ledston Estate, South Milford. The country fair exclusively for children is being held in Yorkshire for the 10th time, with over 4000 children expected to attend over the two days.

Munib and Abbas Studying a Honeycomb

Fagley students had the opportunity to learn about products and produce from the countryside and understand how they form part of the daily lives of city, town and country people alike. They were enthralled by the fantastic displays in the main arena from birds of prey to dog and duck shows. They also took part in a host of hands on activities including felting, corn dolly making and willow weaving.

The beautiful setting

There children also gained an insight into rural careers from keeping bees to becoming a jockey or vet. Year 6 really enjoyed finding out all about how bees make honey, taking part in the honey taste and trying out the protective clothing worn by bee keepers.

The dancing sheep show was a particular highlight with many of the children including Aroona and Callum from Year 4 saying it was one of their most memorable moments.

Aneesa's Grass Head Troll

Muskaan's Willow Ring

Sanaa Modelling a Beekeeping Suit

Year 2 Dissecting Owl Pellets

Looking for Bones in Owl Pellets

Year 2 Learning How to Felt

Year 6 Tasting Honey

Year 6 Modelling Beekeeping Suits