The children drew many plans and their ideas were incorporated into the final design. Two ponds were dug out and lined and a smaller pond designed as a bird bathing area attached. Cobble stones were placed at key points to enable safe access to the water. The pond was planted with perennials and spring bulbs as well as some shrubs. A central pergola was built and planted with honeysuckle and clematis to provide a scented bower with seating.
Pupils come here to study and read and staff regularly use it at lunchtime.
Last September our Reception pupils planted hundreds of crocus and daffodil bulbs in one area. Here we also planted three silver birch trees two years ago. These were underplanted with bluebells donated by a parent. Every summer a few children from each year group plant a hanging basket and a tub with summer bedding plants. Last year plants for these were donated by Thurrock Garden Centre.