Eco at Boundary: Blog items
Eco at Boundary- Gardening Club
Date: 21st May 2026 @ 11:02am
The Eco Club at Boundary School has been actively working to improve biodiversity across the school grounds while promoting healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness among students.
As part of our gardening initiative, pupils have been preparing the outdoor spaces for the summer growing season. This has involved planting a variety of seeds and plants, including sunflowers, potatoes, and colourful bedding plants. These activities not only support hands-on learning but also help students understand where food comes from and how plants grow.
A key focus of the project is to create a welcoming habitat for pollinators and wildlife. By carefully selecting plants that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, students are helping to support local ecosystems. The garden areas are being developed into vibrant, nature-friendly spaces that will continue to flourish throughout the warmer months.
In addition to environmental benefits, the gardening club plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing. Spending time outdoors, getting active, and working together as a team all contribute to improved mental and physical health.
Overall, the Eco Club is making a positive impact by transforming the school grounds into a thriving, sustainable environment while inspiring students to care for nature and take pride in their surroundings.
Date: 15th May 2026 @ 10:29am
This week in Reception, we were very excited to receive a special letter from Jack! He told us all about his adventure and asked for our help to grow a magical beanstalk so he could visit the giant in the sky. During our oracy session, the children shared their ideas about what plants need in order to grow. We had some fantastic discussions, using kind voices and listening carefully to each other. The children suggested that a bean plant needs water, sunlight, soil, and warmth. We talked about how each of these helps a plant stay healthy and grow tall and strong. After our discussions, we took our learning outside. Each child had the opportunity to plant their own bean! We carefully pressed the beans into the soil and gave them a drink of water. We chose a sunny spot so our plants can soak up lots of sunshine. We are now eagerly waiting to see what happens next. Will our beans grow into tall beanstalks like Jack’s? We can’t wait to observe the changes and continue our learning about plants. Stay tuned for updates on our growing adventures!
Date: 14th May 2026 @ 3:37pm
In this lesson, we explored how bee-friendly our school grounds are and thought about ways we could improve them. As a class, we worked together to draw a blueprint of our school, helping us understand the different areas and where bees might live. In the afternoon, we went outside to look for bees in places we thought would be best, such as areas with long grass, shrubs and trees. Although we didn’t spot any bees, we noticed that our grounds are already quite suitable. We also discussed how planting more bee‑friendly flowers could make our school even better for bees.
Date: 14th May 2026 @ 10:48am
Acorns enjoyed spending some time in the outdoor learning area. We had lots of fun explirung the area looking for shells, recognising numbers and counting them. We shared our sensory story, sharing a shell and loved touching and feeling the different objects and looking at a variety of different types of shells. Some of us continued to count the shells, some of us made patterned and some of us unjoued playing in the learning area.
Date: 13th May 2026 @ 9:08pm
In this lesson, we explored our school grounds using a Google Earth image to help us decide where bees would thrive best. We discussed what makes an area bee-friendly, such as having plants, shelter and quiet spaces. As a class, we agreed that the Forest School area and the space outside the Year 4 classrooms were the most suitable locations. We then designed our own plans, drawing and labelling what we would plant to create the perfect bee-friendly environment. This helped us to think carefully about how we can improve our school grounds for wildlife.
Reception go on a minibeast hunt.
Date: 8th May 2026 @ 12:06pm
Following our exciting learning about the life cycle of a butterfly, our Reception children, have developed a growing interest in minibeasts and insects found in the natural world. Building on their curiosity, we explored the different creatures they might find in the garden during the spring season. The children eagerly shared their ideas, naming a variety of minibeasts such as snails, worms, caterpillars, millipedes, and ladybirds. Together, we discussed the features of these creatures, learning new vocabulary such as wings, legs, body, and antennae. The children were quick to notice similarities and differences, showing a keen interest in how each creature moves and lives. To bring this learning to life, the children worked in pairs to go on a bug hunt in the garden. Equipped with magnifying glasses and a sense of adventure, they searched carefully in different places, including under leaves, near plants, and along the soil. They were thrilled with what they discovered, finding a range of minibeasts and observing them closely in their natural habitats. This hands-on experience encouraged teamwork, observation skills, and respectful interaction with living things. The children discussed their findings with their partners and shared their excitement with the group. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm continue to grow, as they become more confident in identifying minibeasts and using new vocabulary to describe what they see.
Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 12:26pm
This week our preschool children enjoyed sharing the story Sam Plants a Sunflower. They listened carefully as Sam learned how to look after his tiny seed and watched it grow tall and strong. The story sparked lots of discussion about what plants need to grow, including soil, water and sunshine.
Inspired by Sam, the children then planted their own sunflower seeds. They carefully filled pots with compost, gently pressed their seeds into the soil and gave them a drink of water. There was great excitement and pride as everyone took responsibility for their own plant.
This activity supported the children’s understanding of the world as they explored growth and change, and encouraged characteristics of effective learning such as active learning, following instructions and showing care. We are looking forward to watching our sunflowers grow together over the coming weeks! 🌻
Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 9:14am
Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 7:30am
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🐝 Busy Bees: Learning How to Protect Our Pollinators! 🌼 This week in Year 3 Geography, we have been learning all about bees and why they are so important to our world. We started by discovering the challenges bees are facing in the UK. The children were fantastic at identifying threats such as pollution, pesticides used on plants, and new houses being built on green spaces where bees used to live and find food. We discussed how these problems make it harder for bees to survive and why this matters to humans too. Then, we looked at a picture of our school grounds and considered where would be good places for bees to live, here at Boundary. Next, we explored a wonderful charity called Buglife, which works hard to protect insects and their habitats. One of the most exciting things we learned about was B‑Lines – a special project designed to help bees travel safely across England. We imagined B‑Lines like a train network for bees, creating connected pathways of wildflowers so bees can move from place to place to find food and new homes. Finally, the children put their learning into action by creating beautiful and informative posters. Using all the knowledge they had discovered, they designed posters to encourage others to help save our bees. The posters were colourful, thoughtful, and full of important messages about how we can all make a difference – from planting flowers to protecting green spaces. We are incredibly proud of the curiosity, creativity, and care Year 3 showed during this lesson. It’s wonderful to see our pupils becoming geography champions and environmental heroes! 🌍💛 |
Date: 23rd Apr 2026 @ 4:51pm
Year One had an absolutely fantastic trip to the zoo, and what a memorable day it was! From the moment we arrived, the children were full of excitement and curiosity as we explored the amazing world of animals together.
We were lucky enough to see a wide range of animals, including red pandas, gorillas, orangutans and elephants, as well as many more. One of the highlights was spotting some of the animals’ offspring. The children loved observing how the babies were similar to their parents, as well as noticing the differences too. These observations led to some brilliant discussions about how animals grow and change.
Throughout the day, we talked about the animals’ environments and thought carefully about what they need to survive, including the types of food they eat and how their habitats support them. The children asked thoughtful questions and made excellent links to their learning back in the classroom.
The children’s behaviour was exceptional, and they represented the school beautifully. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you — well done, Year One, and thank you for such a wonderful day to remember!
🌿🎨 Year Two Nature Art Inspired by Alice Fox 🎨🌿
Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 3:03pm
Year Two have been busy exploring the wonderful world of nature art, inspired by the artist Alice Fox. Alice Fox creates beautiful artwork using natural materials she finds in her garden and allotment, such as leaves, twigs, branches, vines and natural dyes 🍃🪵🌱.
We looked closely at how Alice Fox uses the natural world around her and talked about how art doesn’t always need paint or pencils. Instead, we explored lines, spirals, symmetry and different sizes to help us design our own nature-inspired creations 🌀📏✨.
The children collected natural resources and carefully arranged them to make their own artworks, thinking about patterns and balance as they worked. There were some fantastic discussions about textures, shapes and how nature can be used creatively 🎨🍂.
Year Two showed great imagination, teamwork and respect for the environment while creating their artwork. We are so proud of their thoughtful and creative nature art – well done, Year Two! 🌍💚👏
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 3:21pm
This week, Redwoods class have been busy becoming eco‑engineers! 🌍💡 The children designed and built their very own bug hotels using recyclable materials, helping us learn about sustainability while supporting the mini-beasts living in our school grounds. 🍃🪵
Working in teams, the children planned their designs carefully ✏️📐, thinking about what different insects might need to feel safe and cosy. They selected materials such as cardboard tubes, pinecones, sticks, plastic bottles and paper scraps ♻️📦, showing fantastic awareness of how everyday items can be reused instead of thrown away.
Throughout the project, Redwoods demonstrated wonderful teamwork, creativity, and communication 🤝🎨💬. They shared ideas, listened to one another, and worked together to bring their designs to life. It was brilliant to see everyone so engaged, focused and proud of their creations! 😄👏
Our finished bug hotels are now ready to be placed outdoors 🌳, and we can’t wait to see which creatures decide to check in! 🐛🐞🕷️
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 10:50am
We are delighted to share that 15 saplings donated by the Woodland Trust have arrived at school. Over the next few weeks, these young trees will be planted around the school grounds to help create a greener, healthier environment for everyone.
Planting trees brings so many benefits. As the saplings grow, they will help reduce our carbon footprint, providing cool, clean air for pupils, staff, and wildlife. Trees also play an important role in helping to reduce flooding, as their roots absorb water and strengthen the soil.
Beyond the environmental impact, spending time around trees and nature can boost physical and mental well-being, helping children feel calmer, happier, and more connected to the world around them.
We’re excited to watch our new saplings grow and to involve the children in helping look after them—planting small trees today for a brighter, greener future tomorrow.
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 10:11am
Reception enjoyed a lovely Spring walk around school today. The children were excited to spot lots of signs that Spring has arrived. They noticed bright yellow daffodils, new buds growing on the trees, and tiny green shoots beginning to appear in the ground. The trees around school were filled with pink and white blossom, which the children were fascinated by.
At the pond, the class discovered frogspawn, and they talked about how it will grow and change over time. The children also explored under rocks, stones, and pieces of wood, where they found spiders, ants, and other small creatures hiding in the damp, dark spaces.
One of the most exciting discoveries was a bird’s nest tucked up in the roof near the door in the Key Stage 1 playground.
Each child carried a clipboard and pencil, carefully ticking off the signs of Spring they spotted during the walk. They were introduced to new vocabulary, including blossom, spring, daffodils, bird’s nest, and frogspawn.
All the children really enjoyed the activity and worked beautifully together, helping one another with their observations.
"I saw pink blossom on the tree" Max
"There was lots of frogspawn in the pond...it looked like jelly" Rubie- Louise
"I saw yellow daffodils" Cherry
"The trees had buds growing on them" Faith B
Date: 20th Mar 2026 @ 10:23am
Over the past few weeks the children have been busy finding out about different animals from around the world. We discussed what animals need to survive as well as exploring their diet and their habitat. The children sorted different animals into catagories depending on whether they were a carinvore, herbivore or omnivore. They also explored different habitats around the world including the desert, polar regions, rainforest, savannah and the ocean. The children learnt about how the animals have adapted inorder to survive in different conditions,
"Polar bears have blubbler to keep them warm"
"Octapuses change colour to hide from predators"
During our oracy sessions we explored new vocabulary to describe the different habiats. The children then sorted animals into different catagories as well as making their own habitats at the creative area.
Reception- Waste Week in Reception
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 5:17pm
This week, following a whole school assembly, Reception have been learning about how to reduce and reuse food waste.
They have been making sure that they put any rubbish in the correct rcycling bin as well as trying to reduce wasting food at lunchtime.
"Always put fruit or toast in the blue food bin to recycle it" Noah
"Only get what you like to eat from the salad bar" Faith B
"Choose a dinner that you like" Zane
"Don't take just one bite out of your apple at snacktime" Reggie
"Only paper and card can go in the brown bag" Raya.
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 4:54pm
Waste Week is a national campaign aimed at helping schools reduce food and plastic waste while engaging students in sustainability education.
This year we are focusing on reducing food waste in school and also at home.
Over 10 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK every year! Wasting food wastes money, water, energy, and time.
When we waste food, we also waste all the resources used to grow, transport, and store it.
The law says: schools cannot mix food waste with other waste. Schools must recycle food properly. Schools must sort all recyclables (paper, glass, metal, food etc.).
Our Eco Warriors will be ensuring everything gets recycled correctly and less food is wasted at lunchtime.
"Don't take too much from the salad bar if you can't eat it" Darcy.
"Use leftovers to make another meal" Albie
"If you have to leave food put it in the new compast bin" Esme.
"Eat food before it goes out of date" Ellie- May
Year 1 Science: Exploring Animals and Their Habitats!
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 2:34pm
🌧️ The Rainforest
🌊 The Ocean
Eco- World Book Day-Swap Don't Shop!
Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 12:27pm
This week we have been recycling costumes for World Book Day to reduce waste and to encourage recycling and sharing.
Many shop-bought costumes are only worn once and then discarded, contributing to textile waste. In addition, a large proportion of mass-produced costumes are made from synthetic materials, which contribute to plastic pollution and microfibre shedding.
By swapping costumes instead of buying new, families can save money while reducing waste and carbon emissions associated with textile production. It’s also an opportunity to encourage creativity - accessories are a really easy way to transform everyday clothes into a book character outfit! Whether it’s a simple hat, glasses, a scarf, or a prop, small additions can bring a favourite character to life without the need for a full costume.
Reception Healthy or Unhealthy
Date: 3rd Mar 2026 @ 7:13pm
This week we have been thinking about different foods that we eat. During our oracy lessons we have been discussing whether these food are healthy or unheathly. We have been exploring why certain foods are good for us and why some foods should just been had as a treat. The children designed their own healthy meal for the Tiger who came to teas as well as sorting the foods into different catagories.
"Pasta gives you energy" Noah
"Chocolate is a treat. To much choclate is not healthy" Ibrahim
"Milk makes your teeth and bones strong" Leena
"We have a healthy snack at school" Shiloh
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
Today we started the Fit2Go programme with Blackpool FC. Over the next few weeks we will be learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and learning some new fun sports and games. In the classroom, we had a lesson all about healthy lifestyles and the coaches explained all of the exciting things we will be doing over the course of the programme. Then we looked at how we can keep our bodies and minds healthy. We were physically activite as well, taking part in an intense dodgeball session.
Eco- Boundary's Carbon Footprint
Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 11:47am
Jarek Radon was our special guest. He spoke about our carbon footprint at Boundary and how we are trying to reduce it the best we can. Most of it is caused by fuel (heating and electricity). We must remember to switch off lights, screens, water and taps.
Another way to reduce our carbon footprint is to reduce our rubbish by recycling it. We will carry out a bin audit and check that everyone in school is putting the rubbish in the correct bin. Brown- cardboard and paper. Small grey box for food. All other rubbish in the general rubbish bin in the classroom. Mrs Farley gave us a tick sheet to help us and we will meet again this half term to discuss it.
Mr Radon would like us to carry out regular litter picks. This will be arranged shortly by Mrs Farley.
We are also awaiting delivery of saplings from The Woodland Trust. this will help reduce our carbon footprint too.
School Council- Symposium Meeting January 2026
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 7:52pm
On Friday 30th January, the Year 5 & 6 school councillors visited Highfurlong School for the Spring meeting. Here, they met with other Blackpool schools to reflect on issues that had been raised in the previous meeting.
First, they listened to a guest speaker from Blackpool Council who chatted to the children about trading standards and the illegal selling of certain items. He talked about the selling of knives and vapes to underaged children, the illegal vapes and toys that are sold along the promenade and perfumes that have harsh chemicals in them.
They then took part in a discussion about climate change and pollution, led by Blackpool Council's Active Travel Team. They created their own 'Blackpool' by deciding what they thought should 'stop', 'start' or 'change' in Blackpool to improve the environment.
Date: 20th Jan 2026 @ 12:12pm
Reception have been busy tidying up their outdoor area after the blustery weather. There were lots of leaves and rubbish blown into our garden that needed to be tidied away so that the children can enjoy a clean and safe environment in which they can learn through play.This activity also helped the children who needed to develop their gross motor skills and turn taking.
Everyone worked together to get the job done!
Year 2- Investigating habitats
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 8:00am
