Fairfield’s hidden gem – a fantastic outdoor resource

Fairfield is fortunate to have some relatively unknown outdoor space – a polytunnel and the surrounding pond area (together with seating). It is proving a valuable resource with plenty of potential across the school community.

The pond is currently home to a range of wildlife, including newts, tadpoles, snails, pond skaters and common darters.

Already the space is being used by the following subjects:

English – Nature poetry and reflective writing

Art – Observational drawing, painting, and photography

Maths – Measuring soil volume, seed spacing, and plant layout

Science/Geography – Ecology, biodiversity, and environmental topics

DT – Designing and making signage for plants

Music – Exploring natural sounds in composition

Pastoral – 1:1 or small group wellbeing sessions

If any students would like to find out more about the Gardening Club which focuses on this area, please email Dr Ross.