Grounds The continual development of the wildflower walk has seen numerous additional plantings during the dormant season of planting with the introduction of 2000 new bulb species across main campus planted by Evan Silva and Emad Mussa of Camasia, Anemone and Allium’s a welcoming sight in springtime. The winter season 2024 the garden team planted 22 new standard and semi mature trees across the campus, consisting of Acer Fremannii, Elsrijk and Elegant. Additional Alnus Glutinosa and Incana introduced into the wetland area of the nature walk, beneficial for carbon capture and nitrogen fixing capabilities. During Easter break the outside teacher/ learning area adjacent to the BMI garden Michael Davidson constructed from reclaimed railway sleepers a sturdy bench offering an enhancement to outside classroom teaching and welcoming seating during break times.
Outdoor Centre in Wales The work of Ian and Stephen at the Outdoor Centre has seen a complete transformation over the last 12 months. • Refurbishment programme completed with accessible toilets and shower facilities. • 4 star visit Wales rating • Increase in commercial income – doubled • New website and brand • Improved visibility – 5 Star Google ratings • Improved health and safety • New 5-year plan completed – Year 1 actions being completed • Lots of positive feedback from teachers, parents, and students
Medical Centre As a team, the Medical Centre team are proud of evolving the processes and systems that effect all aspects, pupils, parents, staff and Health & Safety. They are loving the sanctuary of the garden that is carefully maintained by the lovely ground staff (Winnie and Louis), a tranquil space for everyone. Rikefe Ohwosi & Sophie Robinson Rikefe Ohwosi and Sophie Robinson intervened and stopped people choking at lunch (!) recently; they acted brilliantly and stepped in.
Visitors More than 6,000 visitors are welcomed to our main Reception in the Barry Buildings by Harriet Brook and Helen McErlain every year! They both say they are very proud to be part of this team, and Harriet added: ‘Once a visitor asked me how I would you describe my position here and I replied “It’s like the movie Forrest Gump! Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get.” He said wow that’s lovely way of describing your job.’ Art Department The Art department has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Art for the Printmaking teachers award.
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