We have received some very exciting news. Before the summer holidays the school submitted a bid to the Tesco Bags of Help scheme to help towards the purchase of outdoor equipment for Nursery School and Learning Centre.
We have received the news that our project is one of three chosen to go forward to a public vote which runs from Monday 26th September to Sunday 9th October in local Tesco stores.
Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help initiative across Scotland. The scheme will see three community groups and projects awarded grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag charge. Greenspace Scotland are working with Groundwork to support Scottish communities.
Bags of Help offers community groups and projects in each of Tesco’s regions across the UK a share of revenue generated from the 5p charge levied on single-use carrier bags.
The public will now vote in store from 26 September to 9 October on who should receive the £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 awards. In total, there is over £12.5 million up for grabs.
Our project is to develop our outdoor learning by providing more opportunities for active and creative play.
We have lots of ideas including :
e.g. mud kitchens and ‘cube dens’ for our early years area. A traversing wall and climbing frame for older pupils. Outdoor boards and mirrors for everyone to use.
Please do share this post and raise awareness of the vote which starts next Monday (26th) to help us win as much as possible so we can develop our outdoor learning – thank you!
