St Johns Primary School To Open Award-Winning Gardens To Public

A Beverley primary school is to open its gates to the public so they can view their award-winning gardens.

On Saturday, July 6, people will be able to wander through the stunning gardens in the grounds of St John of Beverley RC Primary School.

The school, which is situated on Wilberforce Crescent, is the only East Riding school to take part in the open garden event, which is being organised by the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

They are also one of just a handful of schools from across the country to be listed in the NGS Yellow Book – the so-called bible of garden visiting.

The gardens have been created by staff and pupils at the school and those visiting will get to wander through a peace garden with willow sculptures, an organic vegetable garden, an orchard, a World War II garden – complete with an Anderson shelter, a sub-tropical poly tunnel and a wildlife area.

People will also have the chance to take part in food tasting and craft activities.

Head teacher Angela Nicholl said: “So much work has gone into the gardens at our school.

“The garden is a fabulous resource that enables the pupils to learn about the wider world.”

“The pupils are all part of the work that goes on in the gardens. They take responsibility for it, and they encourage each other to care for our surroundings.”

“The children are able to learn about where our food comes from and the part we can play in creating and nurturing our environment.

“By opening our gardens, we are also helping to support the charities chosen by the NGS.”

“Great thanks go to our caretaker, Mark Chatwin, pupils and parents of the school, governors and past and present members of staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure that pupils have this very special resource to enjoy and learn from.”

People will be able to visit the gardens at St John of Beverley RC Primary School, Wilberforce Crescent, Beverley between 10am-4pm on Saturday, July 6.

Admission is £2.50 for adults while children go free.