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Newhey Community Primary School children discover the lifecycle of a pea plant

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Pupils at Newhey Community Primary School have been getting hands-on with their five a day during an interactive session with Batchelors Peas.

A Batchelors Peas’ growing expert worked with the children earlier this month, as part of the 'Easy Peasy' programme, to help them discover the lifecycle of a pea plant and encourage them to take an active interest in where their vegetables come from.

At the end of the session, the green-fingered children sowed pea plants to grow in the classroom over the coming weeks.

Batchelors Peas is piloting the 'Easy Peasy' initiative in partnership with Tom Moggach, a pea expert, author and primary school teacher who works with schools, restaurants, councils and community projects across the country, helping them grow their own vegetables and become more sustainable.

Tom said: “It’s important to get kids interested in healthy food from a young age, showing them how easy peas are to grow, and inspiring them to them to get cooking with some simple recipes.

“The children at Newhey Community Primary School were a delight to work with and have a keen interest in healthy living.”

Clair Gooding, Headteacher at Newhey Community Primary School, said: “The children had a fantastic morning/afternoon with Tom and it was great to see their enthusiasm for growing and eating peas.

“Healthy eating and the lifecycle of plants are both essential parts of the Key Stage One and Two curriculums and we’re so grateful to Batchelors Peas for helping the children learn in a fun and interactive way.”

Founded in 1895, Batchelors Peas produces marrowfat, mushy and garden peas for retail and food service.