It was a busy Summer for the Schools in the Parks project with hundreds of students taking part in activities in their local park. The John Roan school took advantage of Greenwich Park once again with groups from science and mathematics heading out to explore their local area.
The ’3 Rivers Clean Up’ event was once again a success. The multi-agency conservation event aims to remove the invasive Himalayan Balsam from the river basin of the Ravensbourne. Over 400 people took part in events across Greenwich, Lewisham and Bromley. Four secondary schools were guided through activities by the Schools in the Parks project with support from London Wildlife Trust, QWAG, and Surrey Docks Farm. The students that took part were fantastic and really engaged with the conservation project. Their enthusiasm can be seen in some of the comments from Eltham Hill Technology College students and teachers:
“I enjoyed walking through the river, exploring the banks. I also like pulling the Himalayan balsam from the river bank. …..the mud was slippery and there were lots of rocks. Overall I had a brilliant time” Rachel 7M
“I had hoped the trip would be Inspiring, increase confidence and the learning would be kinaesthetic and used with purpose, “ Mr Waring.
