Some of Year 6 attended the schools day at The Hertfordshire Showground in Redbourn. We started of the day with a ride in a trailer being pulled by a tractor and then looking at the different farm machinery. We all learned something new about this, there is almost no need for a driver as some of the modern tractors are guided by satellites making sure they turn and plough the whole field. After that we saw the different emergency services where the children could try on some equipment and practice CPR. Then it was on to see some fruit and vegetables that come from around the world. Most of the children tried some of the fruit, pineapple, olives, lychee and pomegranate seeds, that were on offer. Some of the children made their own vegetable skewers when they looked at the fruit and vegetables that could be grown in their own gardens. 

We all had lunch while learning about the different breeds of sheep and what they had been bred for, meat, wool, milk or ability to withstand harsh conditions.  

There were lots of opportunities to try different produce throughout the day. I was impressed with how many of the children gave things a try. There were some interesting questions for the butcher who showed the children what different parts of sheep are called and how they may be cooked. They were quite interested in the anatomy of the beast and where the organs would be. The children were happy to see the farmyard area where they could see some sheep with their lambs, pigs, cows with a calf and bulls. A few of the children petted a pig and the sheep, choosing to feed some hay to the cows. 

The children had a great time despite the heat. They coped well drinking plenty of water and having some breaks in the shade. Once again, they were a credit to the school and their parents.