Case studies
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Royal Bank of Scotland, Grimesdyke Primary School
BackgroundRoyal Bank of Scotland were looking for an exciting opportunity to undertake a project that had an environmental theme, supported young children and enabled their staff to undertake a team building exercise.
Grimesdyke Primary School is located within an area of high deprivation. They wanted to create a ‘nature' area within the school grounds. It was evident from the outset that this was a complex project that required the engagement and co-ordination of several partners.
Who did what?The deputy head of the school went on an approved course to learn about the creation of pond areas. Yorkshire Transformations Ltd, who were carrying out a PFI housing project in the area, agreed to use their equipment and expertise to excavate the pond, mark out the area, secure it with fencing and remove surplus soil.
Follow on work was carried out by a team of 30 volunteers from RBS who shaped the pond, prepared the lining and materials, landscaped the area and filled the pond using tools and equipment supplied by the Groundwork Trust. CTP St James provide a cash contribution towards the cost of fencing.
The outcomeThe children (and all the staff) at the school celebrated the day by coming to school dressed as a ‘pond creature'. The school was alive with a fabulous range of exotic pond creatures: spiders, frogspawn; dragon flys; toads; frogs; beetles!Direct benefitThe school is now involving children in introducing pond life and plants to create a truly magnificent natural habitat.
This habitat will add much value to the learning experience of children by bringing to life the curriculum in a fun and hands-on way.
Next stageThis project has attracted the attention of other schools in the area, who have approached Leeds Ahead for similar schemes.
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