A group of our Year 10s traded their school shoes for wellies and headed out for a week at Jamie’s Farm. It was a complete shift in gear from the usual school routine, giving the students a chance to live and work as part of a busy farm family.

Everyone got stuck in, whether that was mucking out the livestock, feeding the animals, or helping the farmers manage the land. It wasn’t just about the physical work, though; the students also took charge of the kitchen, working together to prep and cook fresh, communal meals for the whole group.

What was most impressive was seeing the group channel their natural energy into the life of the farm. Away from the four walls of a classroom, they took on massive amounts of responsibility with a real sense of purpose. We saw them step up as natural leaders, using their voices to coordinate tasks and support one another when the work got tough. 

They’ve come back to school with a bit more mud on their clothes, but a lot of pride in what they achieved. Jamie’s Farm aims to help young people "maximise their potential," and seeing this group in action, it’s clear they’ve done exactly that.

A huge well done to our Year 10s for their hard work and for representing the school so brilliantly.