More than 60 children from Fosse Way School in Radstock visited Longleat Estate and Safari Park recently.

The trip, on Wednesday, June 12, was part of the National Rotary KidsOut Day scheme, which is sponsored by the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Rotary Club, and KidsOut charity.

Children and staff from the primary school-age pupils of Fosse Way took a drive through the Safari Park, explored the animal kingdom and other attractions at the park on their fun day out. With more than 500 animals on site, a hedge maze, a miniature railway running through the park’s scenic woodland and an adventure castle playground, the day was bound to be filled with endless activity.

Jack, a pupil from the school, said: “The best part of the visit was the animals at the safari and the boat ride.”

Fosse Way School supports children from ages four to 19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Located in Radstock, it is one of three special needs schools in Bath abd North East Somerset, but also welcomes children from neighbouring counties.

Fiona Skinner, headeacher, said: “At Fosse Way we are passionate about all our children being able to experience days out like the recent trip to Longleat. As a Special School there are additional challenges to a school trip but thanks to the National Rotary KidsOut Day they had a fantastic time.”

The National Rotary KidsOut Day is one special day where thousands of children are taken on an unforgettable trip to places like the seaside, the cinema and theme parks. Every year, since 1990, on the second Wednesday of June, more than 20,000 children from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will form part of what is now the biggest single outing for disadvantaged children in the United Kingdom. The KidsOut charity works in partnership with the National Rotary Club of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to make this happen.

Fosse Way School’s visit to Longleat was supported by KidsOut and the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Rotary Club.

Roger Winsley, from the Rotary Club, said: “It has been a pleasure for the club to participate once again in KidsOut and to be able to offer some of the children at Fosse Way School the opportunity to enjoy a day out at Longleat. Midsomer Norton and Radstock Rotary have supported this event for many years and plan to continue to do so in the future.”