Pupils at Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden. The bug hotels were donated and installed by housebuilder Briar Homes, which has partnered with the school to help enhance the outdoor learning space.
Designed to provide shelter and resting spaces for insects and other small wildlife, the structures have been placed among the wild trees and bushes in the garden. The dedicated nature area is used both as an informal play space and as an outdoor classroom.
In addition to the bug hotel installation, Briar Homes has engaged with pupils through a construction safety talk and is planning a future careers session to highlight the wide range of roles available within the construction industry.
Mrs Jill Simpson, Headteacher at Kennoway Primary School, said: “Representatives from our Eco Pupil Leadership Team had a fantastic time working with Briar Homes to install the new bug hotels. We are very fortunate to this outdoor learning space in our school grounds and we are looking forward to continued partnership working with Briar Homes in the future”.
Paul Kelly, Managing Director at Briar Homes, said: “Our team has really enjoyed working with Kennoway Primary School and supporting the development of their wildlife garden with some new additions. It was great to return to the school and work alongside the pupils to install the bug hotels. We hope the space continues to be a fun and educational resource for the whole school for many years to come.”
Briar Homes is building the first phase of a 137 mixed tenure development called Weavers View, located on the eastern edge of the village, north of Leven Road. For information about the development, visit: https://www.briar-homes.co.uk/weavers-view/
