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A day at Somerville School Farm

Arrival at Somerville School Farm    9:00 –   9:30

9:00 – 9:30 am

  • Children are welcomed individually as they arrive
  • Children may play within the bounds of the School Farm
  • Children may help with some setting up tasks

Morning Session    9:30 – 11:00

9:30 – 9:40

  • Children record weather conditions in weather log book

9:40 – 10:00

Morning circle:

  • Song/poem according to the season
  • Tasks for the day are determined, discussed and shared out
  • Class splits into groups if appropriate

10:00 – 11:00

Garden work:

  • Routine work is carried out such as watering, weeding, and hoeing
  • Specific seasonal tasks are done

Morning Tea 11:00 – 11:15

11:00 – 11:15

  • Snack (please bring your own)

2nd Session 11:15 – 12:15

11:15 – 11:30

  • Morning tasks are finished off if necessary

11:30 – 12:15

Project work:

  • Compost making
  • Taking soil samples
  • Building a shade house

Lunch Break 12:15 – 12:45

12:15 -12:45

  • Lunch (please bring your own) 
  • Children may play within the bounds of the School Farm

Afternoon Session 12:45 – 2:00

12:45 – 1:30

  • Project work continued

1:30 – 1:45

  • Workplace and garden are tidied up
  • Children gather in a circle

1:45 – 2:00

  • Children share and reflect their day with the rest of the class

Pick up time   2:00 – 2:15

2:00 – 2:15

  • Children may play within the bounds of the School Farm

 


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