Minerva pupils enjoy a visit to Hillfields Community Garden

Year 3 pupils from Minerva Primary Academy enjoyed a walk in the fresh air to Hillfields Community Garden, where they took part in a hands-on planting activity.

During their visit, the children made their own plant pots and planted seeds to take home. They learnt about the importance of caring for and nurturing plants, and how the right attention and patience can help them grow.

The pupils will now take responsibility for looking after their seeds, watering them and watching their plants develop over time.

A spokesperson for Minerva Primary Academy said: “It was wonderful to see the children getting hands-on with nature and taking such an interest in learning about how plants grow.

“Activities like this provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop a sense of responsibility while having fun and learning outside the classroom.”