31 May 2012

Weston Point Primary School in Runcorn teams up with DIY store staff in eco-schools programme
Pupils at Weston Point Primary School have been going green with a series of special gardening classes

Staff from a DIY store in Runcorn have been visiting the children since September as part of a national eco-schools programme.

Classes at Weston Point have gone head-to-head to see who could grow the best flowers, and have recently planted vegetables.

They are expected to be ready in time for the summer holidays.

Noreen Curphey, headteacher, said: £It is a smashing partnership.

£The children are learning valuable skills which they can take away and pass on to their families or friends.£

She added: £It has brought classes together, they£re all so protective of their veg!£

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