We are delighted to share that Portpatrick Primary has been selected as the top project in the Tesco Stronger Starts voting scheme and has been awarded the full £1,500 grant to support the development of our Nature Space.
A huge thank you goes to everyone in our school and wider community who took the time to vote for our project. Your support has helped us secure funding that will make a real difference to our outdoor learning environment.
The grant will be used to further develop our Nature Space, including improvements to pathways, natural seating areas, planting opportunities and wildlife-friendly features. These enhancements will help create an engaging outdoor environment where pupils can learn, explore and connect with nature.
This exciting project is already benefiting from fantastic community support. Our Unpaid Work Team has been assisting with pathway preparation and development, while Norval Dampney has generously shared his expertise and advice to help guide the project. We are also grateful to Sarah, who continues to work closely with our parent body to ensure the area is developed thoughtfully and sensitively, making the most of the natural surroundings. Free of an evening, or weekend. Why not get together and have a wee working party in the peace of the nature area?
We look forward to sharing further updates as the project progresses and to seeing our Nature Space continue to grow into a valuable resource for our pupils and community.
UNCRC Article 12 – Pupil voice helped shape our Nature Space.
Meta-skill: Collaborating – Working together with families and community partners.
Responsible Citizens – Caring for our environment and local wildlife. Wellbeing Indicator: Included – Everyone has a role in developing our outdoor space.
SDG 15: Life on Land – Enhancing biodiversity and natural habitats.
