Secondary Schools:John Kyrle High School and Kingstone High School

Autumn Term 2009

Pupils have been braving the weather this term! It has been a real mixture of sushine and showers and now the cold spell is beginning to set in! But, this hasn't swayed our pupils who still brave the farm full of smiles and enthusiasm!


Pupils have been busy with all sorts of projects. The recent arrival of 100 chickens caused great excitement and pupils have taken responsibility for feeding them and letting them out and shutting them in during each visit. They also collect their freshly laid eggs!


Much work has taken place with the sheep over the last few weeks. Pupils have learnt to round up a flock; catch individual sheep; trim their feet; identify and treat lame ewes and, in preparation for the lambing season, pupils are learning about the breeding process on Coppice Farm.


Photos of John Kyrle High School





Photos of Kingstone High School

Spring Term 2010

January kicked off with a cold spell and saw Coppice Farm layered with a deep white blanket of snow! Much work was required to keep the animals warm and fed! Visitors to the farm had to take great care.
Once the snow finally cleared, pupils were able to watch and involve themselves in the preparation for lambing. They have worked closely with the ewes participating in and understanding methods of checking and maintaining their health and well-being over these crucial months.
Pupils have also learnt fencing skills and been involved in gerneral bedding activities to keep the animals warm.

Photos of John Kyrle High School



Photos of Kingstone High School

Coming Soon...

...Photos of clients getting a 'hands on' experience of lambing at Coppice Farm! We have just completed a very busy and tiring period of lambing in which approximately 450 ewes gave birth to baby lambs! Clients were able to watch lambs being born and participate in maintaining the health and well being of both mother and lamb! Many of our clients have now become responsible for the lambs who require milk from the bottle. It's been a busy but very rewarding time on the farm!...