Off to pastures new and to persuade another school to rise to the challenge of gardening
Crown Primary School’s loss is Stonehaven’s gain, as Lucy and family (Izzy, Ailsa and Ollie), are shortly moving to Aberdeenshire, to join Craig in life and work there. Lucy, as an active and committed parent helper, has been instrumental in the development of the school garden to date. From its first planting out in April 2011; to two years of work with the citizenship groups; the preparation work for the redevelopment of the nursery garden; the improvement of the front of the school; work on the art work which is appearing in the grounds (the sheds and mosaic); all the gardening days we have had so far and the maintenance of the garden throughout the long summer holidays; she has been there in all weathers (often with Ollie) and for each and every project.
Having viewed the children’s new school, Lucy has mentioned that if she can find a group of parents who are up for the challenge, and the school is receptive to it, she plans to establish a culture of gardening and improve the school grounds. Once settled, her work here, will no doubt inspire a new generation of gardeners (pupils, teachers and parents) in the North East.
Lucy, we will miss you like mad. It has brought nothing but pleasure to have had your company and infectious enthusiasm for life over the past few years.
Crown Primary School’s loss is Stonehaven’s gain, as Lucy and family (Izzy, Ailsa and Ollie), are shortly moving to Aberdeenshire, to join Craig in life and work there. Lucy, as an active and committed parent helper, has been instrumental in the development of the school garden to date. From its first planting out in April 2011; to two years of work with the citizenship groups; the preparation work for the redevelopment of the nursery garden; the improvement of the front of the school; work on the art work which is appearing in the grounds (the sheds and mosaic); all the gardening days we have had so far and the maintenance of the garden throughout the long summer holidays; she has been there in all weathers (often with Ollie) and for each and every project.
Having viewed the children’s new school, Lucy has mentioned that if she can find a group of parents who are up for the challenge, and the school is receptive to it, she plans to establish a culture of gardening and improve the school grounds. Once settled, her work here, will no doubt inspire a new generation of gardeners (pupils, teachers and parents) in the North East.
Lucy, we will miss you like mad. It has brought nothing but pleasure to have had your company and infectious enthusiasm for life over the past few years.