Trout in the Classroom is Back!
Following a successful trial last year, we’re thrilled to announce that Trout in the Classroom is back.
After working with Grayrigg C Of E Primary School for the last couple of years on a variety of river topics, they happily volunteered to host Trout in the Classroom this year.
It’s an amazing opportunity to learn so much about Brown trout and rivers. It’s immersive, interactive learning at its best, and one that will stay with the children and teaching staff forever.
First day back after the Christmas holidays saw Emma and Kath set up the tank in the Oaks classroom (Year 3 & 4). The tank has an external filter, a chiller and aerator to help replicate river conditions as best as possible. The class will be responsible for looking after the trout through all the life stages then releasing them into Lambrigg Beck just before Easter.
We gave a brief overview to the whole school in an assembly, then a more informed presentation to the class so they know how to look after the trout. An information/ activity pack was left to support the class with the project.
A couple of days later Kath and Emma returned with the Brown trout eggs, replicated a couple of redds (scrapes in the gravels) into which the eggs were placed then gently covered.
The whole school are so excited to be involved, seeing new life unfold before their eyes.
Look out for regular updates.