P6/7 had great fun today planting potatoes! While it may be a little early in the potato season for planting, the children went about their task enthusiastically. They planted seed potatoes (kindly donated by Kane Bros) in three different locations: outside, in the green house and in the classroom. This will enable them to investigate the effects of light, heat and water on the growth of the plants. The children will measure the tubers grown to decide which position was the best for growing potatoes.
P6/7 are learning about the famine in Ireland as part of their Shared Education with Derryhale PS. They certainly have good confidence in their ability as potato farmers as they are planning what to make with all the potatoes that they will yield!
