Stourport school pupils hope to bag cash boost for Forest School project

Burlish Park Primary School, in Windermere Way, has made the shortlist for Tesco’s initiative for their project “As Snug as a Bug”.

The school’s project aims to improve an outdoor learning area by creating sheltered spaces for children, bugs and beasts.

Lynda Williams, forest school leader, said: “Everyone at school is absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted. Children and volunteers have already worked extremely hard clearing and planting our new Forest School and outdoor learning area following recent demolition work.

“We now wish to improve this area further by introducing log piles and bug houses, creating a pond, planting wildflowers, grasses and trees – which increase the biodiversity of the site and encourage wildlife.

“We also plan to build a wooden shelter with a log burner to keep our children and families as ‘snug as a bug’ in winter.

“To enable our vision to become reality, we would like to ask as many Tesco customers as possible to vote for our project.”

Lesley Jones, school headteacher, added: “Here at Burlish Park we believe the very best learning comes from hands-on experience, especially outdoors. Forest School is enjoyed and loved by our whole school community.”

Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help initiative, which sees grants of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 – all raised from the 5p bag charge – being awarded to environmental and greenspace projects.

Between October 31, and November 13, shoppers are being invited to head to their local Tesco store to vote.

Chris Collins, store manager at Stourport Tesco, said: “It is our pleasure to be supporting the Bags of Help initiative for the second time. By donating money to chosen projects, we are helping bring the local community together.

“It is great for us, as a store, to see how well the previous projects have invested their money – not only is it helping the local community but it is also investing in the next generation.”