Kilchrenan Primary pupils have been learning about the science of plant with Mrs Love, and now it is time to put their new knowledge into action and develop some practical science skills. They selected a range of vegetables and fruit for their new mini greenhouse: two types of tomato, strawberry, garlic, beetroot, mini cucumbers, cabbage and more. They took time to reassess the state of planters around the school. Some have been thrown out and new ones purchased and planted with differing types of plants to attract different types of insects, all to increase biodiversity in the school grounds.

At their request, each pupil will have a small part of a bedding plot to look after, and they have been asked to turn this into a remembrance garden with Victoria Cross and Flanders poppies. Once the site is cleared they will need to learn how to thin out seedlings and keep them clear of competing weeds. Theory turns into practice.

Oh, and no one, including the head teacher, is allowed to eat the strawberries without permission! Somethings are best enjoyed together.
Like learning.