Pupils meet animals and enjoy breakfast at Hatton Adventure World

30 pupils from Ferncumbe Church of England School were collected by a tractor pulling an open-top trailer and transported to nearby Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire.

When they arrived they took part in activities and games looking at where the food they were having comes from, rolling a dice to get different parts of the breakfast and learning about the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast, taking part in the annual initiative supported by the school, National Farmers Union (NFU), and Hatton Adventure World. 

They were served a locally-sourced breakfast of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans and wholemeal toast by members of the Warwickshire branch of the NFU.

Alice Latham, assistant farm manager at Hatton Adventure World, said: “Hatton Adventure World was once again delighted to be working with the NFU in feeding a healthy breakfast to the children. It’s vital to explain why breakfast is so essential, especially during the winter when children are susceptible to colds and the flu.”

Miss Constable, a teacher from Ferncumbe School said: “We are so fortunate to have Hatton Adventure World on our doorstep and for the children to visit the Farmyard each year.

“Many children believe food comes from supermarkets, so it’s important they know where food comes from and the link between the animals they feed and what they eat. It’s important they take responsibility for their healthy food choices at home and in school.”

After breakfast they walked around the Farmyard to meet the animals. The KS1 pupils fed goats and sheep, met new lambs and piglets, cuddled resident guinea pigs and handled and stroked a snake and a bearded dragon.

Hatton Adventure World welcomes Key Stage 1 & 2 school groups for educational visits focused around the National Curriculum and includes fun activities. The topics include caring for animals, plant growing and animal adaptation.