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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 10, 2007 17:38:29 GMT 1
Oh yes, I always had big plans! We had such a good session today - only about 8 kids and 2 adults so we actually got some stuff done properly. We have started our wildlife pallet tower. They thoroughly enjoyed rolling up newspaper, making twig bundles etc and poking them in the tower. We are making a twig and moss topping too bit by bit. They collected dry leaves and conker husks to put in it too. We also had a weeding session on the bark of the adventure playground. We found some slug eggs, some spiders and a baby toad in the wildlife garden. Kids get SUCH a lot out of this - why don't all schools do it?
One grim note - the thick pillocks have been and strimmed the garden again but this time they have strimmed and killed a hedgehog......what utter b******s! I really had a go about it to the Head. The kids were quite upset to find it. What a terrible lesson to learn - adults are stupid, irresponsible ar*****es......why do people like me bother when they are blocked at every turn..? I am going to make SUCH a fuss about this.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2007 17:52:19 GMT 1
OMG TP`s never learn do they?
The poor Hedgehog probably suffered greatly too, and unnecessarily, the wildlife garden should have been the safest place in the world to be at this time of year!
Have they strimmed down all the plants they replaced last time too?
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Post by madonplants on Oct 10, 2007 18:06:56 GMT 1
I don't believe them. When did they do it, 4P, early in the morning I suppose? The one thing you were trying to encourage, gets killed by an .................. no I can't say that on a public forum! They are absolutely  aren't they? Did the idiot know they had done it? Keith |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 11, 2007 8:01:10 GMT 1
I would like to do that too The witch...but I MUST get the plants and Daffies in first.....  |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 11, 2007 10:21:56 GMT 1
it'll be something for you to do with the kids when it gets too clod for planting. Poor hedgehog, and poor you and the kids for finding it  When are they going to get it right ehh, how hard can it be  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 12, 2007 7:49:26 GMT 1
But thick pillocks have no brains apparently.......I think they might be recycled zombies actually. That's why they wear those helmets......OMG this means they are indestructible.......! I really will have to crank up the flamethrower and rampage through the grounds....teehee.....
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Post by emseypop on Oct 12, 2007 9:54:27 GMT 1
But thick pillocks have no brains apparently.......I think they might be recycled zombies actually. That's why they wear those helmets......OMG this means they are indestructible.......! I really will have to crank up the flamethrower and rampage through the grounds....teehee..... you can kill zombies 4p, just make sure you sever tier spinal cord, I recommend frizzbeeing your OH's vinyl lps at them Sean of the dead style!   |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 12, 2007 9:55:50 GMT 1
OK Emsey, thanks. What a mine of useful information you are!  |
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Post by debbiem on Oct 12, 2007 10:58:57 GMT 1
Oh yes, I always had big plans! We had such a good session today - only about 8 kids and 2 adults so we actually got some stuff done properly. We have started our wildlife pallet tower. They thoroughly enjoyed rolling up newspaper, making twig bundles etc and poking them in the tower. We are making a twig and moss topping too bit by bit. They collected dry leaves and conker husks to put in it too. We also had a weeding session on the bark of the adventure playground. We found some slug eggs, some spiders and a baby toad in the wildlife garden. Kids get SUCH a lot out of this - why don't all schools do it? One grim note - the thick pillocks have been and strimmed the garden again but this time they have strimmed and killed a hedgehog......what utter b******s! I really had a go about it to the Head. The kids were quite upset to find it. What a terrible lesson to learn - adults are stupid, irresponsible ar*****es......why do people like me bother when they are blocked at every turn..? I am going to make SUCH a fuss about this. Something must be done to keep those 'people' out of there. It doesn't sound as if they are capable of going in there without cause some kind of mass destruction. Can't they just stay out of there? |
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Post by debbiem on Oct 12, 2007 11:01:29 GMT 1
But then if they are indeed zombies they'll just wander in there anyway.....but won't cause so much damage. |
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Post by madonplants on Oct 12, 2007 11:36:11 GMT 1
4P, I know it would be more work, but can't you and your helpers take over your area and 'cut' the grass when it's needed? Let them cut the main expanse of grass around the school, but leave your bit to the experts. Hang on a minute, aren't they supposed to be the experts? I know it's more work, but it would put your mind at rest. Or is it another one of those things you are not allowed to do? Like Mrs B says, something needs to be done!
Keith
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 17, 2007 21:11:41 GMT 1
I shall end up doing all the work in there myself I think - which I would prefer actually. It's so stupid to be sabotaged over and over again. I would like to erect a quite pithy sign about who can go in the area but they are much too 'PC' to allow it! Still, Gardening Club is going very well. Today we planted daffodil bulbs, collected chestnut leaves and filled up the leaf bin and dug over and planted up herbs and Karen's foxgloves in one of the new GH beds. I am NOT planting any more plants in the wild life garden until I'm sure they won't be murdered...and apparently one of the girl's told her Mum she wanted to be a gardener when she grows up!  |
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Post by madonplants on Oct 17, 2007 22:17:02 GMT 1
I shall end up doing all the work in there myself I think - which I would prefer actually. It's so stupid to be sabotaged over and over again. I would like to erect a very quite pithy sign about who can go in the area but they are much too 'PC' to allow it! Still, Gardening Club is going very well. Today we planted daffodil bulbs, collected chestnut leaves and filled up the leaf bin and dug over and planted up herbs and Karen's foxgloves in one of the new GH beds. I am NOT planting any more plants in the wild life garden until I'm sure they won't be murdered... and apparently one of the girl's told her Mum she wanted to be a gardener when she grows up! If all you achieve, is this in the end, you have succeeded. Well done, 4P!! Keith P.s. I have re worded this umpteen times and each time it sounds wrong, but I know what I want to say. |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 17, 2007 22:21:54 GMT 1
I shall end up doing all the work in there myself I think - which I would prefer actually. It's so stupid to be sabotaged over and over again. I would like to erect a very quite pithy sign about who can go in the area but they are much too 'PC' to allow it! Still, Gardening Club is going very well. Today we planted daffodil bulbs, collected chestnut leaves and filled up the leaf bin and dug over and planted up herbs and Karen's foxgloves in one of the new GH beds. I am NOT planting any more plants in the wild life garden until I'm sure they won't be murdered... and apparently one of the girl's told her Mum she wanted to be a gardener when she grows up! If all you achieve, is this in the end, you have succeeded. Well done, 4P!! Keith P.s. I have re worded this umpteen times and each time it sounds wrong, but I know what I want to say. We know what you mean Keith, and I agree with you. Making a gardener of one child is hitting the jackpot in itself. All jackpots afterwards will be a bonus. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 18, 2007 7:08:04 GMT 1
Thank you - I know what you mean too! I would still like to do something quite painful (and long lasting) to the Thick Pillocks though.....
We have been so lucky with the weather so far. I doubt if we will have many sessions after half term until next Spring - still we have put the bulbs in etc so at least the kids will be able to see them coming up next year.
When do you all think is the optimum time to put up the bird box camera?
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Post by madonplants on Oct 18, 2007 9:35:12 GMT 1
I presume all the camera parts are frost resistant? Then now would be a good a time as any. Then any birds that find it during the winter to roost in, could use it to start a family in the spring. More of a guarantee of success in it's first year.
Keith
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 18, 2007 20:37:02 GMT 1
I got one of those bug boxes recently in a sale at a GC...£3...not bad...and the ladybirds like it ;D |
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Post by karenwl on Oct 26, 2007 19:54:43 GMT 1
Thank you - I know what you mean too! I would still like to do something quite painful (and long lasting) to the Thick Pillocks though..... We have been so lucky with the weather so far. I doubt if we will have many sessions after half term until next Spring - still we have put the bulbs in etc so at least the kids will be able to see them coming up next year. When do you all think is the optimum time to put up the bird box camera? Could you have a word with the head 4P and get them to speak to these people and tell then what needs cutting, mind you they will still get it wrong no doubt. Sorry about the poor hedgehog and the poor kids finding it |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 30, 2007 14:55:00 GMT 1
The Head has spoken to the big boss of the groundsmen who is horrified at the death of the hedgehog - he says they will be told about the damage they have done and he will make sure they are more careful. But they're never going in the wild area at our school again - the Head has said we will do any maintenance ourselves and has asked that the wild area be permanently removed from their schedule. Thank goodness....
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 30, 2007 14:57:44 GMT 1
The Head has spoken to the big boss of the groundsmen who is horrified at the death of the hedgehog - he says they will be told about the damage they have done and he will make sure they are more careful. But they're never going in the wild area at our school again - the Head has said we will do any maintenance ourselves and has asked that the wild area be permanently removed from their schedule. Thank goodness.... What a relief! |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Oct 30, 2007 14:57:45 GMT 1
The Head has spoken to the big boss of the groundsmen who is horrified at the death of the hedgehog - he says they will be told about the damage they have done and he will make sure they are more careful. But they're never going in the wild area at our school again - the Head has said we will do any maintenance ourselves and has asked that the wild area be permanently removed from their schedule. Thank goodness.... ABOUT TIME TOO! They are utter cretins and shouldnt be allowed anywhere near a garden!  At least you can now relax and make plans so its very, very good news |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 30, 2007 14:59:56 GMT 1
Well I must say I won't believe it until I see it! I have no faith in the Thick Pillocks at all - can they even read their schedules........?
At least the Bossman knows now though.
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 31, 2007 18:52:53 GMT 1
It was the last Gardening Club until next Spring tonight - getting a bit dark by 4.30pm! It was really fun though - we carried on weeding the new beds and then the Head came out with a huge net of mixed Daffodils and Narcissus that had been donated by the Parish Council. We planted them all about the new greenhouse in pots popped in the ground to make a splash of colour next Spring. It's so nice to have a small group of interested children. They were all keen to know what we will be doing next year and what vegetables and flowers we'll be growing....and it's so obvious which ones do gardening at home - although Grandad and Granny seem to figure most often. WHY isn't it part of every child's school experience? What a wasted opportunity to really help make a difference for this upcoming generation......anyone who is reading this who has young children - PLEASE think about doing this at your child's school!
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 31, 2007 23:09:29 GMT 1
They are welcome to a bit of my dosh if that's what they do with it! Better that than sending councilors on freebies in hotels..... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 10, 2008 8:22:09 GMT 1
I have to see about putting up the camera nesting box at school now. I sat in the staff room yesterday morning with yards of wire, colour coded plugs and my 2 helpers looking at the instructions....it is easy, I'm sure, to put the thing up but not if you have to protect the wire from kids footballs, the weather, have to worry about H&S regs in schools and don't happen to have a willy.... I do hate to admit defeat but we are going to have to call in a man to do the job for us
Gotta get it up this month too - I know we will be very fortunate to get anything nesting in it this Spring but you never know.......anybody got any suggestions for siting it please?
There are two very old and large, ivy covered crab apple trees in the wildlife garden that seem the most sensible choice but I am slightly concerned that the noise of the kids running about will stop any nesting bird. We do have a feeding station in there too, I know you aren't supposed to site boxes close to seed hangers etc (although it's never stopped the starlings nesting in the eaves of my barn). I'm hoping that siting the box inward facing and out of sight of the pathways will be good enough.. Any helpful advice appreciated please....
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When are they going to get it right ehh, how hard can it be 
4P poor little mite 
