Suffolk Farming School of the Year

The 2024 Farming School of the Year competition was won by Stoke by Nayland Primary School. The theme for the competition was Nurturing Nature - Farming Our Food. The competition saw schools design and build a 3D model of a cross-section of healthy soil, attend a day of workshops linked to soil health and then perform a presentation at the Suffolk Show on what they learn.

THE THEME FOR THE 2025 COMPETITION IS CHICKENS

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The competition consists of three rounds:

First round

Design and create a collage of a chicken. We would also like you to submit a summary of up to 200 words which will assist judges to understand the thought process behind your collage. The collage must be made from recyclable material and be no larger than A0 (84cm x 119cm). The collage will be judged by farmers and the top five schools will go to the semi-final which will take place on Thursday 8 May at Trinity Park.

Semi-final - Thursday 8 May, Trinity Park

At the semi-final, children will experience a day of interactive workshops including cookery, art, meeting farmers and discovering more about chicken farming and their eggcellent eggs. Pupils will be assessed on their knowledge, team work and enthusiasm, with the top three schools going through to the final. A grant will be given towards transport costs.

Final

The final of this prestigious competition takes place at the Suffolk Show (the show is part of our local heritage and this competition is a fantastic opportunity for local schools to be recognised across Suffolk for participating). Five pupils from each school will be asked to perform an eight minute presentation. Pupils are free to present using drama, song, dance, art and / or poetry and the winning school will be announced at the Suffolk Show. The finalist pupils will receive complimentary admission tickets for two adults (under 15’s go free). Press publicity will be gained for the winning school, along with a trophy and certificate. Runner up schools also receive certificates.

Age Group: Yrs 3, 4, 5 and 6

Additional information and a link to apply will be emailed to your school in October 2024.

2024 Competition Winners

Stoke by Nayland Primary School