Pupils at Dyce School in Aberdeen have rolled up their sleeves and showcased their green fingers for an outdoor learning initiative, funded by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland.
The sustainable initiative invited primary schools and nurseries to transform their playgrounds into wildlife-friendly spaces, with six getting involved across Scotland.
Participating schools and nurseries received £500 from the leading housebuilder to purchase outdoor gardening equipment and plants to enhance the school grounds and create vibrant spaces for outdoor learning and natural play.
At Dyce School, the funding was used to replenish a large flower bed in its playground that had fallen into disrepair. Pupils came up with the idea to include sensory elements and to grow fruit.
Pupils of all ages were involved in the project, helping to plan, plant and maintain the new green space. Outdoor, hands-on learning is important for youngsters' development, supporting their wellbeing, connection with nature and creativity.
Felipe Ferreira, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, said: “Supporting local primary schools and nurseries to create greener, more sustainable outdoor spaces is a fantastic way to inspire the next generation to care for the environment.
“The Show Home at our nearby David Wilson Homes Otter Stone Manor development features an RSPB-approved garden, meaning it meets the charity’s wildlife-friendly standards. Now, the local primary school will also benefit from their own green space."
The project allows pupils to learn about biodiversity in a meaningful way while creating something that will benefit the school community for years to come.
Five other schools and nurseries across Scotland are involved in the initiative, including in Nairn, Fife and Kilmarnock.
Dyce School is located near the highly sought after new David Wilson Homes development, Otter Stone Manor. The development features a range of spacious three and four bedroom homes, with prices starting from £305,995.
Homes at the development have been thoughtfully designed and built with sustainability in mind. By using sustainable materials, modern construction techniques and integrating energy-saving technologies, Barratt and David Wilson Homes are creating communities that are future-proofed for generations to come.
To find out more about David Wilson Homes’ Otter Stone Manor development, visit www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/dev002680-dwh-@-otter-stone-manor/