Calves, lambs, chickens, rabbits, birds and even lizards are just some of the wide variety of animals that primary school children across Gwent met last week as they stepped out of the classroom and into the fresh air to learn all about life on Coleg Gwent’s rural working campus.
From Monday 26 April to Thursday 29 April Coleg Gwent’s Usk Campus Land based students played host to hundreds of primary school children visiting the college’s farm, woodland, pond and Small Animal Care Unit.
Primary school pupils met farm animals including calves, lambs and horses, as well as visiting the Small Animal Care Unit to see some of the more unusual residents including chinchillas, snakes and spiders.
To really get to grips with the great outdoors and complete the full countryside experience, school children also got the chance to ride on a tractor, plant seeds, learn about bush craft, go bug hunting in the woods, make greenwood crafts, take part in pond dipping and walk along the College’s nature trails.
Chris Carey, lecturer and organiser of the event, said: “We were delighted to host another very successful Countryside Experience at the campus. School children loved getting outdoors to explore the countryside and meet the wide variety of animals. The event was also great for our students, who planned and managed the activities which were designed to help children build up their understanding and appreciation of the countryside.”
