Dozens of young gardeners have been helping to brighten up a health centre.
Around 60 Year 1 pupils from Suttons Primary School took part in a community planting event at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch this month, organised by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT).
The children spent the lunchtime session planting flowers in planters donated by Artic Building Management.
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Irvine Muronzi, integrated care director for Havering, said: "I really enjoyed participating in the gardening session with the children – it was genuinely uplifting to see their enthusiasm and those green little fingers hard at work.
"Experiences like this truly capture the spirit and purpose behind the whole build."
The planting event was not only a chance for the children to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting, but also an opportunity to contribute to the creation of a brighter and more welcoming space for patients and staff at the hub.
A teacher at Suttons Primary School said: "Thank you for giving our Year 1 pupils the opportunity to take part in the planting activity. It was a wonderful enrichment opportunity for the children.
"A special thank you to your staff and volunteers who made the experience so fun and engaging. We look forward to coming back for a visit and seeing our hard work flourishing."
St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub brings together a range of services, including children’s healthcare, physiotherapy, mental health support, and a GP surgery.
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