Alan McDowell from Portadown Wellness Centre explained he had been working with the school ‘to support them plan and develop their very own school garden’.
Principal Una McAlinden said: “Mr McDowell has been working closely with the school on this project. We have been educating the children on soil and plant growth and demonstrated how to arrange plants.
"The children have been really enthusiastic towards this project following our educational trip to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.”
1. Learning about flowers
Alan McDowell from Portadown Wellness Centre with children from St Mary's Primary School, Derrytransa. He was helping ‘to support them plan and develop their very own school garden’ Photo: Contributed
2. Enjoying the flower planting
P6 and P7 pupils from St Mary's Primary School, Derrytrasna helping plant some flowers as part of a project to enhance their gardening skills organised by Portadown Wellness Centre. Photo: Contributed
3. Creating their own school garden
Pupils from St Mary's Primary School, Derrytransa were getting a helping hand from Portadown Wellness Centre to plan and develop their very own school garden. Photo: Contributed
4. Young helpers in the garden
Alan McDowell from Portadown Wellness Centre with children from P2 and P3 at St Mary's Primary School, Derrytransa. He was helping ‘to support them plan and develop their very own school garden’. Photo: Contributed