A STOURPORT primary school has bagged a cash boost for their latest project from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

Burlish Park Primary School, in Windermere Way, has been awarded £12,000 by Tesco for their latest 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 the school is absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the top grant of £12,000.

“Children and volunteers have already worked extremely hard clearing and planting our new Forest School and outdoor learning area following recent demolition work.

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

“We will also build a wooden shelter with a log burner to keep our children and families ‘Snug as a Bug’ in winter. This will enhance everyone’s enjoyment and learning in Forest School throughout the year.

“On behalf of all the children at Burlish Park, I would like to thank everyone who voted for us – receiving such a large amount of funding will enable us to achieve our long-term vision.”

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

Shoppers were invited to head to their local Tesco store to vote for the projects.