Year 3 explored plant life cycles, planted sunflower seeds to take home and grow, and recorded their observations through detailed drawings as part of their science learning.

The visit also included a range of fun activities, with pupils taking part in a scavenger hunt, enjoying a train ride around the gardens and spending time in the soft play area.

With over 64 acres to explore and nearly 300 years of gardening history, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens is home to a wide variety of rare and beautiful plant species collected from around the world.

Following the visit, pupils are enjoying watching their sunflowers grow and sharing their progress.

Cranbrook Education Campus, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, places a strong emphasis on delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Learning is carefully planned to build long-term understanding while promoting curiosity and real-world application across subjects.

Stephen Farmer, Head of Campus at Cranbrook Education Campus, said:

“This was a wonderful opportunity for our Year 3 pupils to experience science learning beyond the classroom. The visit to Bicton Park brought their learning to life in a really engaging way and helped them develop curiosity, observation skills and a deeper understanding of plant life cycles.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said:

“Experiences like this are a great example of the power of hands-on learning. Across our schools, we are committed to providing rich and engaging opportunities that inspire life-long curiosity and help pupils build knowledge and understanding.”