As a new term begins for St Colman’s Primary School, the pupils are making full use of the Graham FM maintained facilities.
Graham FM is increasingly aware of the importance of promoting curriculum enriching activities within educational environments, and the value which these activities bring to pupil development. As such, the team was more than happy to support the management and teaching staff of St Colman’s to promote environmental science and healthy living & eating.
The scheme provides St Colman’s pupils with the opportunity to gain a firsthand understanding of where fresh produce comes from, providing them with the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables from seeds, and to care for the plants as they grow. The pupils will also be given the opportunity to harvest the produce, and to see the food being prepared within the school cafeteria before getting the chance to sample the results of their labour!
As part of the initiative, St Colman’s is making full use of both the onsite greenhouse and of the landscaped raised planting beds within the courtyard area to grow an extensive range of produce including potatoes, carrots, tomatoes strawberries and a wide range of herbs.
St Colman’s have occupied the premises at Black Road since January 2009, and will remain in situ for an approximate period of 20 months until the completion of their new school facility at Lambeg.
Pictured above: St. Colman’s Primary School Principal, Gerry McVeigh tastes the fruit of his pupils labour!