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Post by bogmyrtle on Sept 9, 2008 9:08:46 GMT 1
OK........................................  But this time I shall try and get the teachers 'on board'...............that was the big mistake I made. I assumed they were all as keen as me but they weren't........but this time there really IS a teacher who is really into it all so that's a much better start! It wasn't you who was feeble, you were the strong one - but use it as a learning curve (we are neve too old to learn!!) and this time you have others who are enthusiastic and you have started on the right foot by involving them! Well done! Can't wait for photographs! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 9, 2008 9:20:25 GMT 1
Thanks Myrtle dear! It's just finding the time to get into school atm........
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Post by bogmyrtle on Sept 9, 2008 9:30:18 GMT 1
Thanks Myrtle dear! It's just finding the time to get into school atm........ There are never enough hours in the day are there? |
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Post by debbiem on Sept 9, 2008 10:02:12 GMT 1
OK........................................ But this time I shall try and get the teachers 'on board'...............that was the big mistake I made. I assumed they were all as keen as me but they weren't........but this time there really IS a teacher who is really into it all so that's a much better start! Hooray all round for the new school!  You have a happy daughter and some like-minded teachers, it's all going right, at last! It really sounds as if all your efforts will be rewarded here 4P with interested children and enthusiastic staff, and not overlooked by a lot of can't-be-bothered, disinterested people who bring everything down.  Hopefully the thick pillocks haven't got the same free rein at the new school...... |
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Post by elsie on Sept 10, 2008 20:11:17 GMT 1
I hope it all goes well 4P - you have so much enthusiasm - it is catching Having interested teachers must help too! I really admire what you are doing and I say 'More power to your elbow'- if that's the right saying  I am sure you will be successful ;D |
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Post by Biggles on Sept 10, 2008 22:19:26 GMT 1
I am looking forward to more news of your Gardening Club--In years to come those 'children' will remember you as their first Gardening mentor--and will thank you for your help--and encouragement--Bigs
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 16, 2008 18:15:33 GMT 1
I had a really encouraging meeting at school with the 'Eco' teacher this afternoon - MrB. He's really keen on all this stuff but doesn't seem to be a very experienced gardener so I am in charge...... he says..... : He was full of enthusiasm for all the ideas I outlined and is really keen on me applying for a grant to get it funded. So that's my next job - filling in another form and costing everything... There is a lot less room but that doesn't matter - there are already lots of different habitats which just need a bit of enhancing and the pond is already pretty good I think. MrB says all the staff are very keen to get the children outside for environmental work so it already looks better... And coincidentally, the really nice reception teacher who was the only one who was keen at the last school, and who left at the end of the summer, is at this school supply teaching for a term! I had a good chat with him and he says he will support me in the staffroom. So it's all good atm  |
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Post by karenwl on Sept 16, 2008 19:05:55 GMT 1
4p would i be able to add my school gardening club on your thread when it gets going rather than starting a new one.
I will be asking your advice on things if it really gets going but im not sure what they are wanting to do i will have to arrange a meeting and see what i can find out
Karen x
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Post by madonplants on Sept 16, 2008 22:21:36 GMT 1
I had a really encouraging meeting at school with the 'Eco' teacher this afternoon - MrB. He's really keen on all this stuff but doesn't seem to be a very experienced gardener so I am in charge...... he says..... : He was full of enthusiasm for all the ideas I outlined and is really keen on me applying for a grant to get it funded. So that's my next job - filling in another form and costing everything... There is a lot less room but that doesn't matter - there are already lots of different habitats which just need a bit of enhancing and the pond is already pretty good I think. MrB says all the staff are very keen to get the children outside for environmental work so it already looks better... And coincidentally, the really nice reception teacher who was the only one who was keen at the last school, and who left at the end of the summer, is at this school supply teaching for a term! I had a good chat with him and he says he will support me in the staffroom. So it's all good atm It all does sound good news, 4P. Look forward to hearing more and from you too, Karen. |
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Post by floweringcherry on Sept 16, 2008 22:27:56 GMT 1
4P it all sounds very positive and promising. I look forward to reading your posts and also from Karen re her new venture. Well done both |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Sept 17, 2008 8:37:46 GMT 1
I had a really encouraging meeting at school with the 'Eco' teacher this afternoon - MrB. He's really keen on all this stuff but doesn't seem to be a very experienced gardener so I am in charge...... he says..... : He was full of enthusiasm for all the ideas I outlined and is really keen on me applying for a grant to get it funded. So that's my next job - filling in another form and costing everything... There is a lot less room but that doesn't matter - there are already lots of different habitats which just need a bit of enhancing and the pond is already pretty good I think. MrB says all the staff are very keen to get the children outside for environmental work so it already looks better... And coincidentally, the really nice reception teacher who was the only one who was keen at the last school, and who left at the end of the summer, is at this school supply teaching for a term! I had a good chat with him and he says he will support me in the staffroom. So it's all good atm Excellent news 4pygmies, well done! It sounds as though you will be appreciated at this school and quite rightly too! Karen, great news for you too - can't wait for reports and photographs! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 17, 2008 8:39:19 GMT 1
4p would i be able to add my school gardening club on your thread when it gets going rather than starting a new one. I will be asking your advice on things if it really gets going but im not sure what they are wanting to do i will have to arrange a meeting and see what i can find out Karen x Good idea, Karen dear - OF COURSE you are very welcome to put your school stuff here - I'm really looking forward to hearing about it! X |
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Post by karenwl on Sept 21, 2008 8:43:03 GMT 1
Thanks 4P ive looked at the sites you gave me they have already registered with the garden organic, i cant wait to get started but its 1 teacher that asked me to help with hers.
I could do with talking to the person thats staring it all off i would not want to tread on anyones toes.
We are not starting till spring but i cant wait to get going.
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 21, 2008 21:25:08 GMT 1
Could you get them to fund some bulbs in pots for this Autumn maybe, Karen? The kiddies love that...a huge sack of daffodil bulbs is reasonably cheap  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Oct 1, 2008 8:33:28 GMT 1
Thought of you this morning whilst watching BBC Breakfast - they had a feature on a primary school that has teamed up with the allotment growers. The children have lessons at the allotment given by the allotment holders - mainly pensioners - and also lessons continue in the classroom again helped by the allotment holders. Fantastic idea - and it has become part of their curriculum and is being pushed to other schools by the council.
It teaches the children about gardening and food, helps them to interact with the pensioners and helps the pensioners feel wanted.
Someone with sense there obviously
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 1, 2008 9:26:15 GMT 1
That's good to hear! I suggested that the school got an allotment on the site which is on a few yards down the road but the teacher wasn't too keen - too much to organise I expect, which I can understand. But I haven't given up on it..........I shall see if it's on the Beeb site I think - thanks Myrtle!
Rats! I can't find it - I don't suppose you remember which council it was, do you Myrtle?
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Post by floweringcherry on Oct 1, 2008 9:51:55 GMT 1
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Post by bogmyrtle on Oct 1, 2008 9:58:06 GMT 1
That's good to hear! I suggested that the school got an allotment on the site which is on a few yards down the road but the teacher wasn't too keen - too much to organise I expect, which I can understand. But I haven't given up on it..........I shall see if it's on the Beeb site I think - thanks Myrtle! Rats! I can't find it - I don't suppose you remember which council it was, do you Myrtle? It was Derbyshire - Grasmere village I think. That's a great link FC - didn't know about that one, it started a few years ago as well didn't it? From small acorns......... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 1, 2008 9:59:41 GMT 1
Isn't that brilliant?? Thanks FC - I think these people are very inspiring, don't you? They do an amazing job but why can't the elected people who run our communities think of initiatives like that I wonder??
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Post by bogmyrtle on Oct 1, 2008 10:02:21 GMT 1
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 1, 2008 10:04:29 GMT 1
That's good to hear! I suggested that the school got an allotment on the site which is on a few yards down the road but the teacher wasn't too keen - too much to organise I expect, which I can understand. But I haven't given up on it..........I shall see if it's on the Beeb site I think - thanks Myrtle! Rats! I can't find it - I don't suppose you remember which council it was, do you Myrtle? It was Derbyshire - Grasmere village I think. That's a great link FC - didn't know about that one, it started a few years ago as well didn't it? From small acorns......... Well I've found the school I think but no website details...shame...... |
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Post by madonplants on Oct 1, 2008 11:57:52 GMT 1
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 1, 2008 14:11:25 GMT 1
Thanks Myrtle and Keith - I'm going to email both those links to my Eco teacher! Gardening Club was really good btw. The teacher left it to me to run the group (about 20 - eek!) and just hovered about so we weeded the raised bed and found some potatoes and lots of bugs. Then started weeding a flower bed and ended up making grass knots to dry into nests for the wildlife tower. The children all loved it and the Head came to see what was going on too - he's going to get some bluebells and hyacinths for us to plant. I have a much better 'vibe' about this club - it already feels like it's got some purpose and support. |
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Post by floweringcherry on Oct 1, 2008 15:18:29 GMT 1
Thanks Myrtle and Keith - I'm going to email both those links to my Eco teacher! Gardening Club was really good btw. The teacher left it to me to run the group (about 20 - eek!) and just hovered about so we weeded the raised bed and found some potatoes and lots of bugs. Then started weeding a flower bed and ended up making grass knots to dry into nests for the wildlife tower. The children all loved it and the Head came to see what was going on too - he's going to get some bluebells and hyacinths for us to plant. I have a much better 'vibe' about this club - it already feels like it's got some purpose and support. I'm really pleased it went so well. Well done |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Oct 1, 2008 15:47:34 GMT 1
Thanks Myrtle and Keith - I'm going to email both those links to my Eco teacher! Gardening Club was really good btw. The teacher left it to me to run the group (about 20 - eek!) and just hovered about so we weeded the raised bed and found some potatoes and lots of bugs. Then started weeding a flower bed and ended up making grass knots to dry into nests for the wildlife tower. The children all loved it and the Head came to see what was going on too - he's going to get some bluebells and hyacinths for us to plant. I have a much better 'vibe' about this club - it already feels like it's got some purpose and support. Excellent news 4pygmies. I am so pleased for you - it's about time you were truly appreciated for all your hard work! You are a star! |
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