Verwood schoolchildren create woodland in Faraway Field

Trees and children will be growing tall and proud at Verwood Church of England First School and Nursery, after pupils planted hundreds of saplings. Verwood Church of England First School and Nursery was recently gifted a piece of land by neighbouring Emmanuel Middle School, which pupils voted to name: Faraway Field.

School councillors Kane and Ava then wrote an application to The Woodland Trust asking for saplings to plant there and were thrilled to learn that they had been awarded 420 free trees.

The school’s outdoor learning helper, Hannah Farmer, helped prepare the area so children and staff could plant their tiny trees and protect them from animals while they get established.

Headteacher Adam Parsons said everyone from nursery children to Year 4 had a wonderful time. He added: “We are extremely proud of our School Council, Eco Team and all our children who care passionately about the environment.
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“As well as the fun they have had planting, the children have learned a great deal about the different types of trees we now have here including rowan, hazel and silver birch, about the soil and nutrients they need and the ways in which they will eventually grow to be enjoyed by many more children in the future.”