Teamwork triumphed at Peak Forest as students and staff came together to build a new greenhouse, supporting curriculum learning, wellbeing and the school kitchen.
Now glistening in the sunshine, the greenhouse at Peak Forest is already supporting learning across the site, helping students develop practical skills and a better understanding of the environment and food production.
Nestled in the corner of the playground, the greenhouse is providing a calm, purposeful space that encourages mindfulness, regulation and discussion around the food chain.
Student Issac explained that the aim is to “grow our own herbs and vegetables” to be used in catering lessons, while also supplying the school kitchen with “healthy food for our dinners”.
The space is also having a positive impact on wellbeing, with Issac adding that the plants being grown will help make the school look “brighter”.
Excitement about what’s to come continues to grow, with Ms Nolan and Mr Auty impressed by the impact the project has had and the sense of responsibility it has helped develop.
Year 7 student Ellie discussed ideas with staff about growing flowers and vegetables for the local community, including the possibility of placing boxes outside the school for anyone in need.
Both students agreed the experience was manageable and enjoyable, noting that the instructions made the activity easy to follow.
The greenhouse continues the planting work previously introduced by Mrs Wint, ensuring the herbs planted during earlier sessions can continue to be cared for.
Reflecting on the progress, Ms Nolan said: “We didn’t want the plants to go to waste, so we asked for a greenhouse so we can look after them and watch them grow."
"It was great to watch the students working together as a team.”
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