Pond

We have been out in the grounds as part of National School Grounds Week. Here are some of our photos from around the pond.

 

Pond Planting

Today Greg Thurlow, countryside management expert came to our school to help us plant out our pond. The pond is an important part of the school grounds sustainable drainage system with swales feeding water to the pond, however it has been looking rather neglected for a while. Greg brought a pick up truck full of native species pond plants and taught us a little about what they all do. Hopefully once established they will help clean the water naturally as well as providing a great habitat for invertibrates and other creatures. 

We now look forward to seeing the pond grow and develop as a great new habitat in our school grounds. Thanks to all who joined in today and of course Greg.