Creagh N.s. get gardening in our new polytunnel.

​​Polytunnel Project:

Our new polytunnel arrived in Creagh N.S. on September 10th. The installation was a quick process and we had very curious, excited children by 3 o’clock that day. We have set up a gardening committee, made up of staff with a passion for the outdoors……(Caroline Gallagher, Fionnuala Colohan, Laura Gallagher) . Our third class were involved in moving clay and raking to prepare the floor of the tunnel and to make sure the floor was level. They did a fantastic job.
Our caretaker Eddie has come up with some very creative ideas for potting tables, shelving and raised beds. We are keeping him very busy with requests!
We want to create a space where pupils can plant, nurture and learn about the life cycle of plants. We want them to become invested in their surroundings and become custodians of their school environment.

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Greenhouse Gardeners:           An Article by Aoife Gode

October 2021
Early on Thursday morning we went outside with our buckets and spades. First teacher told us what to do, we were preparing the floor of the polytunnel. The polytunnel was in the school grounds beside the pitch. We were out there because we wanted to learn more about plants, nature and the environment. Then we filled our buckets with soil, after that we emptied them onto the floor. Meanwhile teacher was going around taking pictures of us, at work. Soon afterwards we levelled the floor with a rake. Next we went inside washed our hands. We enjoyed our lunch and loved doing it because we got into nature more.

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Some photos of 3rd class gardening in our new Polytunnel

We would like to express a special thanks to Creggstone who have donated 1000 euro to our polytunnel. It will go to great use!!