Words and pics supplied by Marsh Hill Primary School
Reception class children at Marsh Hill Primary started the new school year by getting hands on with nature, going outside to plant fresh herbs in the school’s garden and planters with Sunshines and Early Career Teacher Mr Glover.
Whilst putting their green fingers to good use, and learning more about the natural world, the children also planted young box bushes – a slow growing evergreen shrub that might start small but can grow to over two meters in height.
The children also got to explore the school’s outdoor garden and discovered a secret world of minibeasts that live in the undergrowth and under the soil.
From woodlouse to worms, and bugs to beetles, they unearthed animals and insects that are part of the precious ecosystem that keeps the garden alive and help to grow the herbs, plants, and shrubs.
Mr Glover told: “The children loved being out in the school garden and learning about all the wonderful minibeasts that help it thrive and survive.
“After planting some fresh herbs and box bush shrubs, the children will also be able to see these grow and better understand the natural world works.
“Plus, it is a lot of fun getting your hands dirty in the garden and it encourages children to play outside and enjoy nature.”
After the lesson, the children were full of questions about the minibeasts they found and were excited to explore the world around them and learn more about nature.
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