PUPILS at Highgate Hill House School, in Whitstone, enjoyed a visit recently from two bottle-fed lambs.

Travelling all the way from a farm in Chagford, the two spring lambs made the most of the sunshine and cuddles from the children who were delighted to help look after them for the day.

During their ‘practical skills’ lessons the children have been busy working on an animal area in the school grounds, which housed the lambs for the day. Once complete, the area will eventually house a range of small pets that the children will help to care for.

Headteacher Vicky Skelton said: “The visit from the lambs was such a treat for the children, especially being able to help bottle-feed them.

“Bringing pets and animals into school helps to build the children’s confidence, and gives us some great content for their project work. I must say a huge thank you to pupil Robbie and his mum Kathryn who kindly arranged the visit.”

Founder and school director Sir Peter Birkett said: “Our extensive school grounds mean that we can offer so many outdoor opportunities to our pupils. Once our animal area is complete, the children will benefit hugely from taking on some of the responsibility for caring for the animals. The life skills that our pupils learn here at Highgate Hill House School will ultimately help them to live more fulfilling lives.”

Highgate Hill House School is an independent co-educational school for children aged five to 16 with special educational needs. For more information about the school visit the website www.hhhschool.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01288 341998.