Post by Hoppy on Mar 29, 2006 20:17:23 GMT -1
Easter release for trout reared in the classroom
After nearly eleven weeks in the classroom over 100 brown trout will be given a new life this Easter when they are stocked into the Nun’s Stream in Winchester.
St Bede Church of England Primary School in Winchester has been one of the first schools in Hampshire to rear trout in the classroom. Over the past few weeks, pupils from the school have been responsible for looking after the eggs and then the resulting brown trout as they have hatched in the classroom.
Everyday a diary has been kept to record the progress of the trout, a display board has been created and even a school web site has been set up so that the whole school could see the development of these amazing fish via a web cam!
The children have learnt about the lifecycle of the brown trout and the importance of keeping the water quality good. They have also seen that not all of the fish survive but those that have will have a good start when they are stocked into their new home, the Nun’s Stream, which runs through the schools playground.
The Environment Agency, working with the Jet Set Club, Sparsholt College and the Wild Trout Trust, has made this exciting and innovative project possible.
Lawrence Talks, Environment Agency Fisheries Development Manager, said: “The ‘Trout in the Classroom’ project is a superb hands-on way to introduce children to the underwater world of the brown trout. It has given them a great insight into the lifecycle of the fish and the importance of looking after their environment.”
“By enthusing youngsters today we give brown trout and other wetland wildlife a better chance for tomorrow.”
Headteacher Mrs Louise Fitzpatrick said: “The children have all enjoyed watching the progress of the trout developing from eggs to fish. This has provided a superb learning experience for the children and our thanks go to Lawrence and the project team for this wonderful opportunity.”
After nearly eleven weeks in the classroom over 100 brown trout will be given a new life this Easter when they are stocked into the Nun’s Stream in Winchester.
St Bede Church of England Primary School in Winchester has been one of the first schools in Hampshire to rear trout in the classroom. Over the past few weeks, pupils from the school have been responsible for looking after the eggs and then the resulting brown trout as they have hatched in the classroom.
Everyday a diary has been kept to record the progress of the trout, a display board has been created and even a school web site has been set up so that the whole school could see the development of these amazing fish via a web cam!
The children have learnt about the lifecycle of the brown trout and the importance of keeping the water quality good. They have also seen that not all of the fish survive but those that have will have a good start when they are stocked into their new home, the Nun’s Stream, which runs through the schools playground.
The Environment Agency, working with the Jet Set Club, Sparsholt College and the Wild Trout Trust, has made this exciting and innovative project possible.
Lawrence Talks, Environment Agency Fisheries Development Manager, said: “The ‘Trout in the Classroom’ project is a superb hands-on way to introduce children to the underwater world of the brown trout. It has given them a great insight into the lifecycle of the fish and the importance of looking after their environment.”
“By enthusing youngsters today we give brown trout and other wetland wildlife a better chance for tomorrow.”
Headteacher Mrs Louise Fitzpatrick said: “The children have all enjoyed watching the progress of the trout developing from eggs to fish. This has provided a superb learning experience for the children and our thanks go to Lawrence and the project team for this wonderful opportunity.”