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From rubbish haven to canalside classroom

From rubbish haven to canalside classroom

20 May 2022

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A coalition of community members and keyworkers has transformed a neglected area of the River Brent Canal into a beautiful outdoor classroom for local schoolchildren.

Local teacher Deborah St Cyr first spotted the derelict area next to the canal when visiting Gibbons Recreation Ground. “I immediately saw the potential for my students to be able to use this area to enhance the curriculum and learn about natural habitats and plants but also to provide a space where children can be surrounded by nature.”

Keyworkers from the council and Veolia, volunteers from the Canal Trust and parents and students from Leopold Gwenneth Rickus Primary School rallied behind Deborah’s initiative to pick up litter from the canal and banks, turning it into a safer place for young people to enjoy.

Alongside the clean-up event, officers taught students about the importance of putting rubbish in the bin and our responsibility to keep wildlife safe and respect the local area.

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It was shocking to hear what people had thrown into the canal polluting the area, including barbeques and sofas. Thank you to everyone involved in this fantastic initiative, for showing it is down to all of us to protect the environment.

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Councillor Krupa Sheth,
Lead Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action

The outdoor classroom is open to anyone who wishes to visit and learn more about nature.

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