We are excited to share the start of a wonderful new project taking shape on our school grounds. After attending a Youth Citizen Assembly, a dedicated group of Year 10 pupils worked hard to prepare a bid for a community micro-grant. Their efforts were rewarded, and we are grateful to Malvern Hills District Council for supporting our vision.

Work on the garden is now underway and the area has been marked out and the first stages of digging are about to begin. This space has been designed with a clear purpose to support local wildlife. We want to encourage stronger pollinator activity in conjunction with a splace that enhances wellbeing for our students.

The garden will include herbs, fruit trees, seasonal flowers and a small vegetable-growing area. Meadow-flower seeds will also be sown to boost colour and attract pollinators throughout the year.

A bench will be constructed in the garden to create a calm outdoor space where students can sit, reflect and take a moment to unwind.

The garden sits outside the MSJ Sports Centre, making it visible to those passing by and to everyone using the sports complex. We hope it will become a vibrant and uplifting feature of our site.

Our pupils are working closely with the MSJ Estates team, and we will soon be inviting volunteers from the wider school community to help build and shape the space. With the growing season beginning, we are excited to see this project flourish.