New Environmental Area Now Open at Staines Prep School

20th June 2009

A miniature wildlife sanctuary, providing a haven for all kinds of creatures from insects to frogs and foxes, was officially opened on Saturday (20th June) by Mike Bannister, Chairman of Governors of Staines Prep School.

The school’s new Environmental Area is the brainchild of science teacher Derek Heath. Where once there was a pile of builder's rubble, wood and nettles in a corner of the Staines Prep School grounds in Gresham Road, there is now a shady copse with two ponds bursting with life. Damsel flies in shades of blue dart through the air and scores of young frogs take their first steps on dry land.

Science teacher at the Gresham Road school, Derek Heath said, “The pupils, teachers and parents have all helped to make this super transformation take place with financial and technical support from the 'Friends of Staines Prep'.

The children in all year groups will be visiting the area to broaden their science curriculum as well as pursuing extra-curricular activities such as bird watching and nature study. 'Friends of Staines Prep' is the fund raising charity which helps to raise money to support extra activities alongside the School’s varied curriculum.

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