REDFISH would like to give a big green ‘thumbs-up’ to its GR1/2 class! The students, under the direction and care of Mrs. Dehnel, have taken on many green initiatives this year including but not limited to…

SPUDS IN TUBS

BC Agriculture in the Classroom’s (BCAITC’s) Spuds in Tubs program offers classrooms “an interactive educational initiative where students learn plant biology, soil health, and sustainable agriculture by growing potatoes in classroom tubs.” The class took full advantage of the program and yielded a plethora of tasty taters for the table.

GREAT SEED RACE

Students staged a Great Seed Race in which they monitored and measured the growth of marigolds versus tomatoes.

MICRO GARDEN + POTTING UP

Using the classroom’s micro garden, students brought forth an assortment of parsley, peppers, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, and so on from seeds and then honed their ‘potting up’ skills as the classroom crops crested the containers. They food grown by the class was later prepared and enjoyed as part of a class celebration with parents.

TOWER GARDEN

As a next step, the class has secured a tower garden and is planning to take their green skills to new heights.