Seghill children's golden garden a shining example
A stunning school garden which allows youngsters to experience nature right outside their classrooms has been chosen as the best of its kind in the region.
Pupils, staff, governors and parents at Seghill First School in Northumberland are celebrating after their colourful green haven won first prize and gold medal in the Northumbria in Bloom contest.
The school is built around an enclosed middle garden with two magnificent flowering cherry trees, but also boasts extensive outdoor areas which include a wilderness zone and small pond where children seek out wildlife.
There are special outdoor areas where pupils can enjoy storytelling sessions with teachers in good weather, and the youngsters' parents and grandchildren are heavily involved in the care and cultivation of the facilities.
Yesterday headteacher Tracey Chappell said: "We are delighted to win the gold medal.
"This is a brilliant achievement for our school, and well deserved because of the amount of hard work by our children, staff, governors and parents.
"The whole local community is involved in looking after the gardens and we have had plants donated by people who pass by and see it.
"We hope to continue developing our gardens and have lots of ideas for next year."
The Bloom contest success followed the school's garden winning a silver medal last year. Simon Reed, the county council executive member for children's services, said: "There are many great environmental projects going on in Northumberland schools, teaching pupils to respect and enjoy nature.
"It's hoped that from this children will grow into adults who are passionate about preserving our beautiful landscape. Seghill First is a great example of where children, teachers and the community have really taken the environmental cause to heart and it shows."
We'd like to hear from you. Send your stories, pics and videos
Older/Newer
Click here to find some great days out and fantastic family attractions,
Click here to read the new edition of Your Place, incorporating Northumberland County Council's Your County magazine.
We want to publish your blog on one of our community websites. Find out more.
Keep up to date subscribe to our RSS feed
Living or working in Seaton Delaval? We'd like to hear from you. Send your stories, pics and videos
Journal Extra, Northumberland's free weekly, is inside copies of The Journal across the county every Thursday, and can also be picked up from these locations around Seaton Delaval »
Leave a comment