Category Archives: Wick Court Farm

Chickens are much loved by Charles Dickens Primary School, not only in our own garden but also the chickens at Wick Court Farm. Here is year 6 and, of course, the beloved chickens…

Who is this funny looking herd of cows? And this is a very strange looking piglet being weighed … Whereas, these are definitely brilliant cooks making healthy pizzas.. .

A morning sunrise on the last day of farming for year 6, a day of baking, orienteering and egg collecting.

Miss Robertson has been sharing with us how the children have learnt how to make apple juice. Firstly they push this big wheel around, crushing the apples sitting in the large container. Next they press out the juice (another old … Continue reading →

Today Courtney and Bridget shared a double birthday at the farm – the room was festooned with banners and balloons and lots of cake was eaten in celebration along with presents and dancing- what a wonderful way to spend a … Continue reading →

On Monday evening, Miss Chapleo arrived at Wick Court Farm. It has been a quite beautiful crisp autumn day having rained overnight. The children were up bright and early and on their way to Eastington Primary School by 9am. At … Continue reading →

Monday was a crisp autumn day. Our children have been cleaning up after Valentine (the pig), collecting maize for the chickens and making crumble with wick court apples for lunch. All going brilliantly and lots of praise for how brilliant … Continue reading →

On Sunday evening, 34 farmers from year 6 fell in to bed, exhausted and full of cocoa. They were all up and bright -eyed this morning, working under a scarlet sunrise. They have checked the horses, said hello to the … Continue reading →

Sunday is Market Day at Wick Court Farm. The Farm held it’s first ever farmer’s market and out children did a brilliant job of marketing and managing stalls selling produce: The chutney stall.. Selling jam… After the market, everyone went … Continue reading →

Everyone slept really well on their first night at the farm – they have eaten HUGE breakfasts, ready for all that farm work and all the teachers are very impressed with how well they are working together as farmers. Packing … Continue reading →