During the week before half term, in the sleet, snow and cold a brave team of tough men and women from EDF Energy and Gateshead Council began the great digging project that is now our school allotment!

We have two raised beds for planting and the area is now fenced off.

Gateshead gardens department is providing us with compost bins and we are hoping for several fruit trees.
One member of staff has already kindly donated some strawberry plants but we are looking for more leafy donations!

Each class is planning to grow some fruit or vegetables ready to harvest by the summer or on our return in September.

The allotment will provide many learning opportunities for our pupils, looking not only at plants, food chains and growing but also sustainability and the environment.

So get your green fingers at the ready and watch this space!