Archive for December, 2009

During the months of May and June, several members of the Science department staff were working hard to clear the overgrown pond in the wildlife area in Fearnhill School.  Inside the wildlife area started as a mass of brambles and ivy, which were smothering the other plant species, including some water irises that were found in what remained of the old pond.

The first task was to clear the brambles and ivy (a prickly job!) before several 6th form volunteers came to help dispose of the many layers of plastic and carpet that had lined the previous pond.   This was no easy task due to the hot weather and the sheer amount of debris that needed to be moved. During this stage, …

Read all of Fearnhill’s Site of Scientific Interest – Mission Update!

Walter Daw Primary School in Exeter, Devon joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Wodensborough Community Technology College in Wednesbury, West Midlands joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Intake High School Arts College in Leeds, West Yorkshire joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Harrow College in Harrow Weald, Middlesex joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Brookside Primary School in Ellesmere Port, Merseyside joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Smith’s Wood Sports College in Birmingham, West Midlands joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Hello Ecowarriors!

I have thought of a great activity. Basically we could have a jumble sale (this is a sale that sells anything!) and the money we raise could go towards something ecological, for instance maybe we could donate the money raised towards sustainable forests.

Let me know your thoughts,

Agent Scarlett xx

Firtrees Nursery in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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Stewards School in Harlow, Essex joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

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