Client: Divine Mercy Primary School, Manchester
Project: Greening Up Schools
Funding amount: £5,000
Delivered by: Growing Revolution Ltd in partnership with Divine Mercy School and approved landscape partner.
Background
As part of an independent funding round, Divine Mercy School in Manchester raised enough to deliver a 6m2 PlantBox Living Wall for staff, students and parents. This is in addition to the RHS Nature Park Grant which for up to 1,010 eligible schools in the UK are being awarded up to £5,000 to support outdoor learning and biodiversity.
Several schools have chosen to partner with Growing Revolution both as part of this fund, and through private funding, to bring living walls directly into playgrounds, courtyards, and classrooms through our low-maintenance, sustainable PlantBox living wall system.
The Importance of "Greening Up"
Access to nature and greenery is proven to support children’s mental health, engagement and academic performance. Living Walls are a powerful way to:
- Reconnect students with the natural world
- Improve focus, calmness, and behaviours
- Improve local air quality
- Support school-wide sustainability goals
PlantBox Living Walls
We supplied and supported schools with our low-maintenance, modular, and stackable PlantBox living wall that does not cost the earth! Features include:
- Simple set up: simply restrain back to a suitable wall or frame
- Low-maintenance: built-in reservoir means plants thrive for longer
- Built in the UK from 100% recycled materials
- Adaptable to grant funding. Whether it’s £100, or £10,000, PlantBox is stackable and modular and can be used to transform plain or uninspiring walls
Testimonial
“Growing Revolution helped the children’s dreams of a living wall come true! It stands proudly at our entrance, inviting everyone to come in. The local residents and parents love it too. Every school should have one!”
– Clare Campbell, Headteacher, Divine Mercy Primary School, Manchester