GREEN-FINGERED youngsters from Scarborough are set to bring a splash of colour to their school after taking part in an environmental scheme. The pupils from Gladstone Road Infants’ School took part in the Big Dig Day project and showed off their gardening skills by preparing a site for nine raised flower beds.

The scheme was backed by Scarborough Council’s recycling department and Yorwaste which gave the pupils bags of soil improver to help them transform the school grounds. Headteacher Anne Swift said the project fitted in perfectly with the school’s environment curriculum and she believed the children would enjoy finding out more about gardening.

She said: “This is a great opportunity for our children to become involved in an environmental project which will build on their understanding and enthusiasm for nature.

“The garden is a fantastic resource and our children will now be able to play and learn out of doors throughout the year.

“We are very grateful for the soil improver we have received and it will give us a great start.”

Donna Gaddass, Scarborough Council’s recycling education officer, added: “This is just the kind of initiative and partnership we are seeking to encourage in Scarborough.

“It is a great project and we are always happy to help schools to promote recycling, sustainability and helping the environment.

“This is an excellent opportunity for children to support and improve their school and feel proud in their achievements and it is great to see schools inspiring our children to learn about and appreciate the natural world.”