All Hallows Catholic College
College Farm
Our school farm stands out as a unique facility among high schools in Cheshire East, providing an invaluable opportunity for students to engage with animals and deepen their understanding of agriculture.
Situated within the college grounds, our College Farm serves as a dynamic teaching facility. Here, students have access to various learning experiences, including small-scale food cultivation, beekeeping, and interaction with a diverse range of farm animals and reptiles.
Under the capable leadership of Mrs. J Needham, the School Farm at All Hallows thrives. Mrs. Needham's expertise in animal care and her passion for teaching underscore the profound benefits of having a farm within our college community.
The primary goal of our farm is to foster learning opportunities not only for our students but also for our partner schools and the broader local community. At All Hallows, students can pursue recognized qualifications in animal care, while the farm's resources support interdisciplinary learning across various subjects.
The College farm was setup around 2009 to give students the opportunity to have availability to animals in their school, it was first setup with some chickens and we have since branched out to accommodate more and more animals.
Established around 2009 with humble beginnings, the College farm has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of animals, from pigs and quails to sheep and goats. Through hands-on experiences with these animals, students learn invaluable farm-to-fork methods while ensuring the welfare of the animals remains paramount.
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In addition to larger animals, our farm is home to smaller creatures like BARRY the Chinese water dragon and BILLY the snake. Students actively engage in learning about their lifestyles, habitats, and dietary needs while contributing to the creation of their sanctuary environment.
Our dedicated full-time farm hand, plays a crucial role in overseeing farm operations and imparting essential animal care knowledge to students.
Thanks to Mrs. Needham's tireless efforts, All Hallows is among the fortunate schools to receive support from The Co-op. Recently, additional funding through the Co-op Local Community Fund has opened doors for further development.
With this funding, we aim to expand our animal population, particularly focusing on heritage breeds to deepen connections with various subjects like biology and history. Additionally, investments will be made to enhance our polytunnels and orchard area, enriching learning opportunities for our students.
The versatility of heritage breeds, such as the Ryeland sheep with its fleece ideal for knitting, underscores the educational value of our farm. The collaboration with the art department further highlights the interdisciplinary nature of our initiatives.
All Hallows extends heartfelt gratitude to The Co-op and its members for their unwavering support. Their contributions enable us to enrich our educational offerings and foster a deeper connection with animals among our students.