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Pupils Design Eco-Garden, Work Begins
12 Feb
Summary
- Pupil-designed eco-garden construction has started at Sandylands Primary.
- Funding comes from a £47,000 grant and council support.
- The garden aims for nature, wellbeing, and ecological learning.
Work has begun on a new eco-garden at Sandylands Primary School in Morecambe, Lancashire, conceived and designed by the pupils themselves. This initiative transforms a previously unused plot of land into a vibrant space dedicated to nature, wellbeing, and ecological learning.
The project is a collaborative effort, primarily funded by a £47,000 grant from West End Morecambe Big Local, a resident-led community partnership. Additional support has been provided by Lancashire County Council. Headteacher Allison Hickson expressed immense gratitude to all contributors for bringing the children's vision to life.
The eco-garden's design, which includes growing areas, bug hotels, and water collection systems, stemmed from a pupil forum seeking a green space that felt "like it belonged to them." A memorial bench will also honor former school governor June Ashworth. The garden's construction is anticipated to conclude by the end of March, with spring planting and a formal opening planned for around April, aligning with the forthcoming Eden Project Morecambe.
