2024
Nields Junior, Nursery and Infant School, Huddersfield
Green Entrepreneurs
Northern England
Regional Winners 2024
Nields Garden - Fundraising
Nields Junior, Infant and Nursery School's visionary approach to environmental stewardship has transformed their beloved Nields Garden into a model of self-sufficiency. These budding entrepreneurs have harnessed the power of nature, growing potatoes and rhubarb that have not only graced the tables of the school community but have also found their way to the shelves of a local greengrocer. Their green-fingered prowess didn't stop there; the children potted and sold plants for Mother's Day, turning their horticultural skills into a fundraising triumph.
But their eco-endeavors extend far beyond the garden. These young recycling revolutionaries have cracked the code to turning plastic waste into a gold mine, raising an impressive £320 in the last year alone. With an astonishing 260kg of plastic bottle tops collected, the school has become a shining example of how small actions can make a big impact. And in a stroke of genius, compost caddies now adorn every classroom, ensuring that not a single scrap of food waste goes to waste, instead nourishing the soil that will give rise to even more lush greenery in the Nields Garden.
In recognition of their efforts, Nields Junior, Infant and Nursery School have been awarded £500 to further fuel their green initiatives and inspire future generations of environmental trailblazers. This well-deserved recognition will empower them to continue their mission of cultivating eco-conscious citizens who will shape a sustainable future.