🌿 P6–7 Visit Castle Kennedy for Hands-On Food & Farming Learning 🌿
It’s been another busy and exciting week in school! Our P6–7 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic trip to Loch Inch at Castle Kennedy, where they took part in an engaging Food and Farming workshop organised by the Royal Highland Education Trust.
On arrival, pupils rotated around a series of practical workshops led by local farmers and industry experts. Each station gave pupils the chance to explore different aspects of farming and food production while learning directly from professionals working in the field.
🌾 Gamekeeping
Pupils learned about the role of a modern gamekeeper and how it involves caring for and maintaining the environment. They explored examples such as deer antlers and pheasants while discussing wildlife management and conservation.
🐑 Sheep Farming and Red Meat
Meeting some real sheep and lambs was a definite highlight! Pupils learned about wool production, sheep markings, and the many uses of sheep farming within agriculture.
🚜 Agricultural Machinery
A tour of a large piece of farming machinery gave pupils a close-up look at modern agricultural technology. They learned about silage production and even had the opportunity to sit inside the vehicle – which was very exciting!
🥛 Dairy Farming
This session focused on how milk is produced and processed. Pupils explored equipment used in milking and learned more about how dairy products make their journey from farm to table.
🥩 Food and Meat Health
The final workshop explored different types of red meat and healthy eating. Pupils took part in sorting activities and learned about how farming connects to our everyday food choices.
Throughout the day, pupils showed fantastic curiosity, asked thoughtful questions, and demonstrated great behaviour – representing our school beautifully. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring classroom learning to life and deepen understanding of where our food comes from.
A huge thank you to the Royal Highland Education Trust, the organisers, and all the volunteers who made the day so engaging and memorable. 🌟
🌍 UNCRC Links
- Article 29 – Developing knowledge, skills and understanding of the world.
- Article 31 – Learning through real-life experiences.
🌱 SDGs
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
💚 SHANARRI
- Achieving – learning through hands-on experiences
- Active – outdoor, practical learning
- Included – working collaboratively in groups
💡 Meta-skills
- Focusing – observing demonstrations carefully
- Communicating – asking questions and discussing ideas
- Adapting – learning new concepts in unfamiliar settings
🌟 Four Capacities
- Successful Learners – applying real-world knowledge
- Responsible Citizens – understanding food production and sustainability
- Effective Contributors – participating actively in workshops
✝️ Strands of Faith
- Signs of God – appreciating creation and the natural world
- In the Image of God – using curiosity and learning as gifts
