Year 4 pupils have been learning all about the Second World War, including the 'Dig for Victory' campaign where families were encouraged to dig up their gardens to grow their own vegetables. But they've not just been learning in the classroom - with the help of staff from Skelton Grange Environment Centre, the children have built their own vegetables beds on the school field.
Four large raised vegetable beds are now in use, with the children involved in every stage of their construction. The school has been given planting plans and specific gardening jobs to do each month of the school year, ensuring the whole school can learn the value of growing your own vegetables.
"The children have shown incredible enthusiasm for the project," said BTCV Project Officer Amy Wright. "They loved being outside and getting muddy, even in the rain!"
Headteacher Becky Ingram commented, "The Dig for Victory project has had a huge impact on the engagement and enjoyment of our children. The new vegetable beds make an excellent year-round teaching resource which will really enhance the children's learning experience."
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. Schools interested in setting up their own Dig for Victory projects can contact the Centre.