'˜Forest area' opens at Dronfield school in time for autumn

It's been an exciting start to the school year for children at Holmesfield Infant School who will be able to enjoy their very own '˜forest' this autumn.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Sep 2018, 11:52 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2018, 12:52 BST
Alan Hepworth, the chairman of the Communities Committee for Dronfield Rotary Club, cuts the ribbon to open the new Forest School area at Holmesdale Infant School on Tuesday after the Club funded the outdoor space.Alan Hepworth, the chairman of the Communities Committee for Dronfield Rotary Club, cuts the ribbon to open the new Forest School area at Holmesdale Infant School on Tuesday after the Club funded the outdoor space.
Alan Hepworth, the chairman of the Communities Committee for Dronfield Rotary Club, cuts the ribbon to open the new Forest School area at Holmesdale Infant School on Tuesday after the Club funded the outdoor space.

The forest area was officially opened on the grounds of the Dronfield school on Tuesday.

Funded by the Dronfield Rotary Club, the leafy outdoor space will allow pupils to learn more about wildlife, plants and growing produce.

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As part of the opening ceremony, pupils and Rotary Club members also enjoyed some campfire cooking and a food fair.

Pictured are Alan Hepworth. chairman of the communities committee for Dronfield Rotary Club, and children cutting the ribbon.

Photo by Anne Shelley.