Today is a very special day for our P7 pupils, and to mark this occasion, we planted a plum tree in our school grounds. Next to the tree is a QR code, time capsule. Please take time to have a look at it, as it contains their memories of 2022-23.
We wish all of our P7 pupils every success at secondary.
Thank you to all those who brought in used batteries for our Recycle to Read Book initiative. We collected 68kg and earned £50 to spend on books from Harper Collins.
The Gardening Club members enjoyed showing round their parents and a few guests from the community; Bee Happy group members and Mr & Mrs Crawford.
It was a busy day, as well as showing everyone round the various parts of the
garden, the children thinned the radish, planted more leeks, lifted lettuce,
watered all plants in poly tunnel, picked strawberries and a very few raspberries,
tied up sunflowers and planted marigolds at front entrance.
First harvest is always exciting. Phew!
On Thursday we were very busy despite the heat. As well as lifting, washing, drying and weighing the potatoes, there was a lot of watering done. We finished planting out the leeks and beetroot seedlings and some runner beans; and we weeded a couple of beds too!
Just a wee update on the competition potatoes. This year there is only one prize for the heaviest weight, UK wide.
Our best this year was 1676g (Shannon) and 793 (Casablanca). So we are well up on our previous best by around 1150g.
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved our 8th Green Flag. This is a tremendous commitment and achievement for all of our pupils and staff. We have such ‘green’ fingers!
Last
Thursday the Gardening Club members planted up the round bed at the front of
the school and other planting area there.
They also planted leeks, beetroot seedlings, sowed turnip seeds , planted out
french beans and watered liberally.
All of the plants are extra thirsty, with all of this dry weather!
On Friday evening the local community enjoyed a fun evening at our annual Summer Fun BBQ.
The green fingered pupils from the Gardening Club sold tomato plants and lettuce plants to raise funds for their next project. What a great time was had by all and the sun shone for us too!
How many washed, clear plastic bottles and aluminium cans
can you collect in one week? Please bring in as many of these items as you can
into your class for collection.
Collections starts on Monday 12th June and the final
collection day is Friday 23rd June.
There is a prize for the class who collects the most items.
Good Luck!
Houston eco Committee