By West London Free School PTA
WLFS PTA would like to improve the natural aesthetics & air quality of it's playground. This will have a positive impact on the well being of the children, learning outcomes & the local community.
The WLFS PTA Greening-UP! initiative aims to help LBH&F with it's plan to be net zero as a borough by 2030, a plan we strongly support as we believe this will have a hugely positive impact on the well being of the 900 local children who attend our school which sits in the heart of the borough. The WLFS PTA commit to doing no harm to the environment and to actively contribute towards off-setting emissions and restoring biodiversity. We aim to achieve this by making the school's playground a more green and inviting place to sit, relax and play with friends. Our concept is to establish a natural "green screen" around the playground; one side runs parallel to King's Street and one side runs along Weltje Road, leading to the A4. We aim to create nature's "green screen" with the layering of sustainable and low maintenance shrubs, trees, hedges and climbers around the boundary, leaving the middle free for school activities. Pleasant and calming surroundings will be transformative.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Our project is closely aligned with the borough's Climate Action Plan. It predominantly addresses the borough's Adapting To Climate Change theme but also incorporates elements of the other 4 themes. By planting trees and shrubs our project will help to conserve water, and reduce the impact of high heat and flooding. Our natural green screen will provide exterior shade to what is a large area of exposed hard standing. We have sought expert advice on the best shade- or drought-tolerant plants and native or perennials species. Removing part of hard surfacing will increase drainage and reduce flooding. Considering the H&F's Ecology theme our project will increase biodiversity in the area by planting native species. Considering H&F's Consumption and Travel themes our project will use local contractors and aim to use local suppliers. Our green screen will improve air quality and noise pollution and will have a positive impact on happiness, behaviour and mental health.
Steps to get it done:
Greening the Grey is our mission! Over the Summer the WLFS PTA successfully crowdfunded nearly £8,000 from it's community, which is made up of local families. With near 33% of pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant, this was an incredible achievement. The PTA ran an on-line auction where many of the items were donated by local H&F businesses, to whom we are very grateful. All stakeholders were told that all monies raised would go towards the Greening-Up! initiative, something that everyone involved embraced and saw the benefits of. We're looking to H& F HiveSpace to match the generosity of our local family and business community so that the transformational impact of our project on the environment, the children and the local community will be long-lasting, sustainable and leave a legacy for future pupils entering the school.
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Location Hammersmith
About the space
West London Free School, Palingswick House 241 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9LPation
Council
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
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A massive THANK YOU to the 50 backers who have supported our Greening-UP! project this month. Please ask your friends and family to make a pledge of any size, remember the more backers we have the greater the chance we have of successfully winning a grant of up to £25,000 from LBHF for our Greening-UP! project. With appreciation and gratitude from WLFS PTA.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £28,109
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Target (inc. fees) £28,109
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VolunteerThe WLFS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) aims to be at the heart of our school community.
We’re a registered charity (number 1165365) with two main aims:
1) To organise and run fund raising activities and social events which:
2) Develop the relationship between staff, parents/carers, the local community, and others associated with WLFS
The WLFS PTA brings together parents, teachers and children to raise funds and strengthen the school community, as well as strengthing links with the wider community. Each academic year, parents/carers are elected to the PTA Committee. The Committee meets regularly with the purpose of organising fund raising activities and social events to meet our charitable aims. All money raised goes towards educational enrichment and student well-being and is usually spent on things that the school budget does not cover.
27% of our student body (in-line with the borough average) is eligible for free school meals. So the PTA’s commitment to our charitable aims benefits a diverse school community of over 900 local children and their families.
Project Owner: West London Free School PTA The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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