Pupils reap the fruits of their labour
In September 2008, Sibford School shifted the focus of its junior curriculum to include outdoor learning. The move has had a significant impact… in more ways than one
When Sibford School introduced outdoor learning to its junior curriculum we hadn’t bargained on the knock on effect it might have in the school kitchens. 
While covering the whole curriculum from English and history through to maths and science an inevitable byproduct of outdoor education tends to be plenty of fresh produce. And with the school caterers committed to sourcing local ingredients, the end customer was, quite literally, sitting on our own doorstep!
Junior school teacher, Edward Rossiter, says: ‘Having the opportunity to find out first hand where food comes from has been a terrific experience. It’s been great for pupils to be able to plant, nurture, harvest and then eat what they’ve grown.’
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