Farm

Pumpkin carving and a Halloween Escape the Paddock challenge brought creativity, teamwork and code-breaking fun to Lord Gowthorpe’s.

What a fantastic week of outdoor adventures at Lord Gowthorpe's! Our students have been making the most of our farm and outdoor spaces, taking part in team games, enjoying time together and developing friendships and communication skills along the way. There was also a special photography challenge, encouraging pupils to get creative and see their surroundings from a different perspective. Armed with cameras and plenty of imagination, students were challenged to capture five

Our students headed outdoors for a scavenger hunt with a difference this week, taking on a series of challenges designed to put their problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to the test. The activities included find and collect challenges, where pupils had to explore the outdoor area and track down different natural objects. There were also problem-solving tasks, including designing and building mini shelters using natural materials they could find around them. Thi

Last week at the farm, our pupils put their creativity and teamwork to the test by designing their very own Olympic-style sports. Working in small teams, pupils were challenged to use a variety of everyday materials and resources to invent a new sport that would be enjoyable, inclusive and fun for everyone. They worked together to develop the rules, think about the equipment they needed and consider how the game would be played. Once their ideas were complete, each team demon

This week, pupils and staff at Lord Gowthorpe’s enjoyed their first visit back to the farm after the summer break! It was great to be back, and everyone soon got stuck into the day’s activity, designing and creating obstacle courses for each other to complete. Pupils worked together to come up with different challenges before demonstrating exactly how their courses should be tackled. Once the demonstrations were complete, it was the staff’s turn to have a go, which naturally

This week, our students made the most of another week of beautiful weather as they continued developing practical skills during their time at the farm. Working alongside staff, students took part in a range of meaningful equestrian activities, including cleaning and inspecting reins and tack to ensure equipment remained safe and ready for use. They also worked together to prepare and repaint horse jumps, learning the importance of maintaining equipment while taking pride in i