We then scattered the seeds and put soil on them. We hope to found that they grow creating a red carpet and a reminder of the soldiers' sacrifices.
Yesterday, Years 5 and 6 took part in a poppy planting activity at Beamish Hall Hotel to remember the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. Kerry from the hotel explained how the mud of the fields on northern France was thrown up by bombs in World War I, which allowed poppies to grow. We then scattered the seeds and put soil on them. We hope to found that they grow creating a red carpet and a reminder of the soldiers' sacrifices.
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