Woodchurch High School pupils line up with their sheep after competing in the Young Handlers class at the Westmorland County Show near Kendal, Britain, September 14, 2023. The Woodchurch High School farm opened 13 years ago, becoming a haven that nurtures the mental health and confidence of its students. Each year the students compete in the prestigious Royal Cheshire and Westmorland county shows, displaying skills gained by looking after their sheep, alpacas, goats, pigs and chickens. Many have won prizes and acclaim from farming experts. REUTERS/Phil Noble
BIRKENHEAD, England (Reuters) - The rural life of rearing rare breed sheep and nurturing alpacas is a world away for many urban teenagers. Yet a British school near Liverpool has opened its pupils to a wealth of jobs in agriculture and the benefits of nature with its own farm.
The Woodchurch High School farm opened 13 years ago, becoming a haven that nurtures the mental health and confidence of its students.
