Curo, the Bath-based housing association and housebuilder, has donated £2,000 to Peasedown St John Primary School to fund a new conservation area.
The space is now a hub for forest school activities, where students can learn about the environment and sustainability.
The donation was presented to the school by Curo’s sales team and Karen Walker, the Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council and an Independent councillor for the village.
They were welcomed by headteacher Ruth Noall and the school’s dedicated eco and nature student teams, who proudly showed off their flourishing garden, including rhubarb and tomato plants.
The donation comes as Curo prepares to build 51 new homes at Hawthorn Rise in Peasedown St John, of which 30% will be affordable housing.
Jodie Winter, sales manager at Curo Group, said: “Curo is completely committed to supporting the communities that we develop in. We’re going to be neighbours after all.
“It’s great to see the direct impact our contribution makes to the children’s education and well-being. We look forward to doing more with the school as our development nearby progresses.”
Councillor Walker said: “Peasedown St John Primary School is a major part of our community, delivering a very versatile education.
“I am happy to have been able to secure £2,000 funding from Curo for the children to enjoy a very much-needed conservation area on the grounds of their school.”
Ruth Noall said: “We are very grateful for this generous donation from Curo which has enabled us to dedicate a large area to conservation and gardening.
“This supports every aspect of our curriculum as well as enabling children to learn gardening skills.
“Thanks to this investment, our gardening club has already achieved Level 1 for the Royal Horticultural Society School Gardening Awards and are now working towards Level 2.”