CBS Primary Garden Project
Our garden project was begun when Mr Coffey and other staff members decided that it would be nice for our boys to do some outdoor work while learning about sowing seeds and tending to different types of plants.
Through this initiative the boys would learn what it takes to prepare the ground plant the seeds and care for them as they grow. Ultimately it might encourage them to start their own little garden at home.
Work began two weeks before Easter Break when staff set about ridding the area of weeds and and briars. Over the break five of our staff along with Pat Lambe, a grandparent to some of our pupils, and Brendan our caretaker, returned to clear the weeds, dig the soil and remove stones.
Through this initiative the boys would learn what it takes to prepare the ground plant the seeds and care for them as they grow. Ultimately it might encourage them to start their own little garden at home.
Work began two weeks before Easter Break when staff set about ridding the area of weeds and and briars. Over the break five of our staff along with Pat Lambe, a grandparent to some of our pupils, and Brendan our caretaker, returned to clear the weeds, dig the soil and remove stones.
On returning to school the boys planted no less than 5 varieties of potatoes, the earliest of which should be ready for digging in June.
They also installed a Polytunnel and planted Rhubarb, Mint, Strawberries, Leek, Turnip, Parsley, Dill, Onions, Parsnips, Carrots and Cabbage!
Our plan is to harvest our various plants and cook a full, healthy meal in school, using the fruits of our labour.
If the crop is successful we may even consider selling to staff or parents to help develop the entrepreneurs of the future.
More of our pupils will be invited to enter a competition to make signs for the plants while Mr Quirke and his boys are busy making a Scarecrow to ward off hungry birds.
Everyone is welcome to come and view our garden to the rear of the CBS Primary Carpark.
Please do just look and respect the hard work the staff and pupils have put into this project.
They also installed a Polytunnel and planted Rhubarb, Mint, Strawberries, Leek, Turnip, Parsley, Dill, Onions, Parsnips, Carrots and Cabbage!
Our plan is to harvest our various plants and cook a full, healthy meal in school, using the fruits of our labour.
If the crop is successful we may even consider selling to staff or parents to help develop the entrepreneurs of the future.
More of our pupils will be invited to enter a competition to make signs for the plants while Mr Quirke and his boys are busy making a Scarecrow to ward off hungry birds.
Everyone is welcome to come and view our garden to the rear of the CBS Primary Carpark.
Please do just look and respect the hard work the staff and pupils have put into this project.