CAFT 2023 | Day 2: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

This morning prior to some delicious homemade sandwiches Year 4 Residential learners went on a bear hunt within the onsite Outdoor Learning Woods. Pupils needed to follow the trail to locate each of our individual bears scattered across the different animal enclosures, once found we enjoyed using a parachute to launch them into the air in a competition to see whos bear remained on the longest.

 

CAFT 2023 | Day 1: Sensory Room

Residential users have enjoyed accessing the onsite Sensory Room at CAFT before heading for a delicious homemade lunch. Learners had the opportunity to access displayed collections relating to vehicles, colour manipulation and underwater sealife.

 

CAFT 2023 | Day 1: Inflatables and Rock Climbing!

Learners presently on residential have loved accessing the huge inflatable obstacle course within the CAFT Sports Hall, one of the many wonderful different buildings they can visit on the farm.

CAFT 2023 | Day 1: Musical Movements!

We had great fun in the forest following the sensory Music Path, learners were encouraged to use natural resources to create different sounds with the pots and pans. There were even some outdoor drums similar to the ones we enjoy playing with at school!

CAFT 2023 | Day 1: Meeting The Neighbours

Year 4 have loved getting to know the animals that are going to be their neighbours for the next few days!

Learners have been showcasing some of the animal care skills they have developed through Little Barn Farm sessions to the different CAFT workers. We’ve been to feed the ducks, alpacas, sheep and donkeys – we’ll be returning to ensure that our new animal friends are well fed throughout our stay.

CAFT 2023 | Adventure Farm here we come!

This morning a group of pupils from Rowan Tree Primary School have set out on a brilliant adventure to the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust. Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, the 17th century Farmhouse with surrounding 10 acres of land is the perfect place for children of all abilities to play, laugh and make some memories.

We’ll be posting photographs throughout their stay so that you can see all the exciting things they are getting up to.

Maple 2’s trip to the Adventure Farm

As a class maple 2 visited Adventure farm. The pupils saw different animals, they listened to the farm staff about how to treat and feed the animals. We then had a lovely walk with the alpacas. 

Next, we had some lunch around a campfire and the roasted some marshmallows. All the pupils listened to teachers when told not to get too close to the fire. 

We then had a lovely Halloween inspired nature walk, The pupils saw ghosts, monsters, and ghouls. They then played Halloween inspired games and had a play on a pirate ship! 

Well done for great listening and learning new skills! 

The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust’ Winter-Wonderland

This morning Elm 1 and Fir 2 set off on an adventure to The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust. Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, the 17th century Farmhouse with surrounding 10 acres of land is the perfect place to make some Christmas memories.
First, they enjoyed meeting all of animals and touring the vast variety of enclosures before then venturing on down to CAFT’s Christmas Barn to meet some very young Alpacas! The children took great care in petting their new fury friends and kept quiet so not to scare them.
Following on from a delicious lunch, it was time for a concert in our honour delivered by two elves named Spark and Bob! Everyone took part in their rendition of heads, shoulders, knees and toes and shook their bells to the music. Finally, it was time to meet the big man himself, Father Christmas! Santa and CAFT generously gave all participants of today’s adventure a bag of memorabilia to take home and share with their parents/guardians.