Year 5 planting fun!

This week, Year 5 have participated in a collective project to help make the school look more beautiful by restoring plants around the school. Following on from our science lessons, where the pupils recalled the reproductive parts of a flower, they were able to dissect a primrose and reuse the soil to plant lamb ear cuttings. We then de-weeded the plant pots around the school and proceeded to plant Gladioli bulbs, Nasturtiums, Pansies and Geraniums. Next, it was time to plant some vegetables and finally water the plants. Finally, the pupils went out into the outdoor learning area to apply their observational skills learnt in art this week to their science work. They were able to draw various plants, discuss their physical features and label their sketches. A huge thank you to EAST TILBURY SCHOOLS PFA for donating the plants.