Green Infant School, South Normanton,organised a day trip for its pupils to Farnsfield’s Whitepost Farm Centre.

Teacher Jessie Richards said the trip was an exciting event for children. “It has been a while since children were able to take part in a school outing because of Covid and for our Year 1 children, this is their first ever school trip.”

Claire Newton, senior teacher, added: “There were many highlights during the day, including seeing the children’s happy faces on the coach. Some of our pupils have never experienced a coach trip, so before we even got to the farm centre the excitement was evident.

“Children were so excited to see the variety of animals and also to handle snakes, mice, rabbits. It was lovely to see the children’s personalities shine and flourish and have courage at different stages of the day. Many children overcame their fears, and it was a delight to see!”

Pupil Leon Brady, 6, said: “I really liked the mouse because it was furry. I also touched the snake and didn’t think that I would do that! I am having a lot of fun.”

Maxwell Wain, 6, said: “I think the meercats were gorgeous and mischievous, but their dinner looked horrible! They were eating stick insects. I am really looking forward to seeing the hamsters and guinea pigs. I have a hamster at home called Pepsi. Oh and I also want to see Boris the Pig!”

Teacher Bethany Bower said: “All of the children have been able to take part in handling animals, which pushed them outside their comfort zone, especially in the reptile house. They coped so well with the challenge and we are very proud of them.”