St Luke’s Students Plant 105 Trees to Boost Biodiversity

Students at St Luke’s Church of England School have been doing their bit for the environment this term by planting 105 new trees on the school grounds.

The trees were supplied by the Woodland Trust, and the school chose the charity’s Wild Harvest selection, which includes a mix of native species such as hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose and rowan. These varieties were chosen to provide food and habitats for a wide range of wildlife as they mature.

The planting project was largely student-led, building on the ongoing work of the school’s Ecology Club. Last year, the club created a pollinator patch at the front of the school and has worked with the site team to cut back mowing in key areas, helping wildflowers and pollinators like bees and butterflies thrive.

St Luke’s is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has a firm focus on supporting communities and creating positive change.

Mr Harrison Littler, Headteacher at St Luke’s C of E School, said: “It’s brilliant to see the students so engaged with improving our school environment. Planting the trees was a real team effort, and we’re all looking forward to seeing the space develop and more wildlife visiting over time.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: “Projects like this give students a real sense of ownership and connection with the natural world. It’s wonderful to see St Luke’s leading the way in creating greener, more wildlife-friendly spaces.”