The centre had nominated the 3X school for the ‘Gro-Sure Challenge for Schools’ from seed company Unwin, which aims to inspire children to try growing from seed and enjoy achieving great results, while supporting local schools.
The children attend the school’s gardening club and were presented with free Unwin t-shirts.
Alongside its £200 cheque, Unwins will also provide the school with information and online support for Key Stage 1 and 2 requirements on gardening.
Emma Green from John Browns said: “The benefits for children of gardening and growing from seed are endless, from enjoying practical activities outside and the excitement of watching seedlings grow, to enjoying the taste of fresh and healthy homegrown vegetables.”
The school could now win an additional £1,000 by entering pupils’ drawings or paintings of ‘how their dream garden will look in 2050’ into a regional competition.
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Photography by Phil Dowding
