Over the past few weeks, the children have rolled up their sleeves to dig up the last of the summer potatoes, clear away the bean plants, and carefully weed the strawberry bed.
But their efforts haven’t stopped at just vegetables — they’ve also turned their attention to the garden’s tiniest residents.
In what a school spokesperson has described as a “heartwarming display of care for nature”, the children have built a “bug hotel” to provide shelter for insects during the colder months.
Herne View School’s Young Gardeners Prepare for Autumn with a Buzz. (Image: Herne View School)
Constructed with natural materials from the garden, the bug hotel is already being checked regularly to ensure it meets the club’s high standards — with one child stating it must be “five star.”
“I made him a home with a cup, leaves, a feather and soil. My bug is called Little Louie.”
Another child said: “I like doing things in nature, and making a bug hotel was fun.”
Herne View School’s Young Gardeners Prepare for Autumn with a Buzz. (Image: Herne View School)
While a third added, “I enjoyed it when we made bug hotels, and we even camouflaged it. At our house, we do lots of stuff outside, so I wanted to join the gardening club at school.”
A school spokesperson said, “The gardening club has not only helped children learn about plants and insects, but also encouraged teamwork, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
“As autumn settles in, Herne View’s young gardeners will continue to nurture their garden — and their love for nature — one bug and one plant at a time.
“Thanks go to Mrs Nakayama, one of the Key Stage 1 teachers, for organising and running the Gardening Club for the pupils.”
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