Allotment

Our School Allotment

Since September, our school allotment has undergone an incredible transformation thanks to the dedication, hard work and enthusiasm of our wonderful allotment volunteers. What was once a tired, overgrown and unused space has been brought back to life and developed into a beautiful, thriving allotment that our children are proud to call their own.

The allotment provides a valuable hands-on learning experience for pupils across the school. Children have been involved in every stage of the growing process, from sowing seeds and planting crops to caring for the plants, harvesting produce and, most importantly, tasting the fruits of their labour. There is nothing quite like the excitement of picking and eating strawberries that you have grown yourself!

Throughout the year, pupils have learned about healthy eating, sustainability, wildlife and where food comes from. The allotment has become an outdoor classroom where curiosity, teamwork and responsibility flourish.

One of the most special features of our allotment is the memorial bench, dedicated to Margaret, a much-loved governor and friend of High Green Primary School. Margaret gave many years of service to our school community and was passionate about ensuring every child had the opportunity to thrive. The bench provides a peaceful place for reflection and remembrance, allowing children, staff and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the allotment while celebrating Margaret's lasting legacy.

We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated volunteers whose vision, commitment and countless hours of work have made this project possible. Their efforts have created a lasting legacy that will benefit our children for many years to come.

We look forward to continuing to grow, learn and harvest together.

🥔🌱 From Allotment to Salad Bar! 🌱🥔

From tiny seed potatoes to delicious lunchtime salads... what an incredible journey! 💚

Earlier this year, our F2 children planted and cared for our school potatoes as part of their learning about growing food and looking after the environment. After months of nurturing them, the harvest is finally here!

Today, our salad bar proudly served our very own potatoes and freshly picked lettuce, giving every child in school the opportunity to enjoy food grown right here at High Green Primary School.

This is what learning looks like at High Green, children planting, growing, harvesting and then seeing the rewards of their hard work on their lunch plates. It has been a wonderful way to help children understand where food comes from, encourage healthy eating and develop a real sense of pride in our school community.

A huge well done to our fantastic F2 children for planting the potatoes for us all to enjoy. We are so proud of you! 🌿👏

We've sown, planted, grown... and now we're eating! 🥔💚