The garden, complete with willow tunnels, thatched huts and edible plants, was created by the pupils and RHS award-winning designer, Pip Schofield, as part of an Arts Council Creative Partnerships initiative with the school.

Thanks to sponsorship from Halton Housing Trust, the school was able to fund the creative garden and enhance their end of term play with costumes and floral displays. Parents and local people were invited to a performance of “The Hunter’s Story”, followed by a taste of traditional African food.  The dramatic tale was written and developed by the children, alongside their Nigerian drama partner Yinka Akintayo and the school’s art teacher Paula Swift.

The children designed an African Village to enhance its links with its twinning school Transfiguration Primary School in Owerri, Nigeria. The children also learnt about the Nigerian culture and the challenges of growing food in a harsh climate.

Creative Partnerships work with schools to introduce creativity and learning into teaching.