Reception class has been visiting Bill Quay farm where they have been taken part in lots of different activities. On their first visit they investigated newly planted fruit trees which had been planted by individual members of staff at the farm. They have been in competition with each other to see who could grow the biggest fruit tree! They got the chance to learn about different animal habitats as well as meeting lots of chickens, goats and different types of sheep, including some new babies. During another visit the children fed the sheep and sat on hay in the classroom to learn all about the sheep's wool. They even got the opportunity to feel the wool. Before leaving they coloured in some sheep pictures. Another activity the children took part in was cleaning Twiggy and Ruby the resident pig sisters. Once the pigs had been hosed down the children used soap and a sponge to scrub them both clean. During their bath, Twiggy took a liking to Mrs Wearmouth and nearly knocked her over! Mrs Wearmouth stood her ground and calmed down the very excited Twiggy. Reception then rubbed baby oil into the pigs to keep them nice and soft.