The afterschool club launched last term and is being run by Mrs Massie, School Operations Manager assisted by Year 2 teacher Mrs Lee. The seven-week programme will involve a number of inspiring gardening activities.
The first week involved sowing seeds and planting seedlings directly into the trudges. Peas, carrots, lettuce, radish seeds sown, strawberries, tomatoes and courgettes planted.
Springbridge Tree and Shrub compost has been used by the children to stimulate and feed young roots, helping them to establish themselves quicker. Soil often lacks the nutrients that plants, flowers and trees need to establish their roots and reach their potential, so mixing in these soil-improving composts is the key to successful gardening and growing projects.
The weeks throughout term will involve container planting a variety of flowers into different types of recycled containers, such as old, brightly coloured wellies. The creation of a Bug Hotel, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Pond Area, and even a Mini Orchard, where the children can learn about different fruit trees and plants. Gardening health and safety rules and understanding different soil types will also be covered.
An early Harvest will wrap up the course where the children will spend their final week picking any crops that are ready, tidying and weeding, watering, and maintaining the trudges and planters throughout.
Good luck St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School from the Springbridge Team, we wish you continuing success with this exciting new club.