Pupils from St Mary’s C of E Primary School in Writhlington are looking forward to receiving new picnic benches thanks to a donation from a joint Curo and Travis Perkins Managed Services community funding pot.
In total, £1,200 was given to the school from the fund, which is available for local community projects and ideas.
As part of their English curriculum, the school’s current Year 5 pupils put their ‘persuasive letter writing’ skills to the test and wrote to Curo asking for help purchasing the new equipment.
Curo Resident Engagement Co-ordinator, Michelle Sage, said, “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to help the school. These new benches for their outside spaces will let them learn outside and enjoy the summer even more.’
Year 4 teacher, Mrs. Dobson, added, “We are extremely grateful for this donation and look forward to the arrival of some new outdoor seating, just in time for the children to enjoy the warm weather.”