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Assessing and marking out of the Cacao Plot

Following the ratification of the project, students have been tasked with measuring the location suggested, and seeing where cacao seedlings will be planted. It was discussed with students how to best...

The inventory

Data has been collected by students during many sessions of the class. It has been pleasing to see how students have taken to this task, taking responsibility to complete it and ensure the map is up...

Cacao plot defined and project ratified by Rectoria.

I have met with Dr Nagy, Mr Tim Shirk, and Dr Fayadd to spell out the justification for the Cacao plantation, together with a suggested location and a tentative number of 75 plants that can be...

Visit to see Cacao collection and learn more about Cacao with Agrosavia

Agrosavia in Palmira has a large collection of different clonal types of Theobroma cacao, the scientific name for cacao. On the 29th March, all agriculture students together with myself and Mrs Katie...

Visit by agricultural scientists – experts in cacao and irrigation systems

During Agriculture class we were pleased to host a visit by Dr Julian Mateus of Agrosavia and Javier Gutierez from Hidroequipos, to have an open discussion about our proposal. They looked at the plot...

Visit by cacao scientists to assess our cacao project ideas

During our Bolivar Garden Saturday this month, the school was visited by Dr Vaast to discuss the viability of planting  cacao at the school.  The following The area is well suited to the planting of...

Production from the greenhouse

The maize and tomatoes are both doing really well. Just look and see Thomas in the picture with the plants.  We have also added a bed of garlic chives, basil, and some French beans.    ...

Organising the distribution of areas for the school inventory:

Maps of the campus were printed and brought to the agricultural class and students and myself set about determining the location of and size of suitable areas to conduct the inventory. Groups were...

A look ahead to YEAR 7 – 2022-23

A NEW YEAR: Year 7 2022-23 This year is the Diamond Jubilee of the school, and quite rightly the Bolivar Garden wants to celebrate this in its own special way. As well as educating 21 students this...
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