Infant School pupils go down on the farm

FAIRFIELD Farm College in Dilton Marsh hosted a visit by Westbury Infant School last week and showed them around the farm. 

The college said, “They saw the chickens out by the pond, the alpacas called Chocolate and Fudge and the cows in the next field.

“They also saw the 12 piglets and their mum.  Everyone liked the piglets best! It was a very cold, bright day, but we had a great time leading the tours.

“When they went back to school we had a break in the café and a hot drink to warm up. Kye said, “I liked showing the little children around.” Nick said, “I took two different groups around the farm.” Hannah said, “I showed the children around the animals and by the time we had finished, they knew my name.”

“The college learners told the infants about the animals and advised them about health and safety such as ‘Watch out – do not touch the animals and the fence!’”

The children’s guides, Nick,  Hannah and Kye (pictured right) said,  “Here we are having a warm drink in the café. Cheers!”

Students’

art work

shortlisted

for judging

ART enterprise students from Fairfield Farm College have been shortlisted for the Black Swan Arts Young Open competition.

The Black Swan Arts competition provides a unique opportunity for young people to have their artwork judged and exhibited at Black Swan Arts in Frome for hundreds of visitors to see. Any form of artwork is welcome from craftwork, painting, drawing, collages, pottery and more. Ten art enterprise students from Fairfield Farm College entered the competition, with five being shortlisted for final judging on Saturday 17th March, where all are welcome to go along and view the shortlisted artwork.

The students shortlisted were Allanah, Emily, Connie, Henry and Sky. Helen Beer, senior education manager at the college said, “Amazing work from our students, good luck to you all!”