Trout at Fir Vale Pre-School

Children learn about trout
Children learn about trout

Story: Gillian Booth, Firvale Pre-School

The children of Firvale Pre-School have been learning all about trout.

With Helen and Darren from the River Stewardship Company, the children have had a fish tank fitted in their nursery and the responsibility of caring for a number of Brown Trout, from eggs to young fingerlings.

The children worked hard to make sure they were fed every day and the chemicals and temperature in the tank were just right for the trout to thrive.

The children enjoyed watching the trout grow and swim around the tank. Sacha, aged 3, said

“I like the fish. They're getting bigger now from the food”.

The children have shown a great interest in this project. Being able to watch the trout develop in front of them has really helped the children gain an understanding and appreciation of the natural world around us.

Children and parents will release the trout into their natural environment of the River Don, along with pupils at Owler Brook School and Pye Bank School who are also helping to raise trout fingerlings.

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