St Marys Primary School and Nursery Unit, Portaferry

P7 and some tractor tales with Granda John 🚜

12th May 2026

We were delighted to welcome Jenson’s Granda John, to our school with his Ford 7810 tractor. The children were fascinated as John explained how the tractor works and introduced them to its many different parts and their uses. He also shared how farming has changed over the years, comparing the machinery and methods used in the past with the modern technology farmers rely on today. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed climbing aboard the tractor and asking lots of thoughtful questions. It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience, and we are very grateful to John for taking the time to visit and share his knowledge with us.