Gardening Club
Proud to Be Part of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening
At our school, gardening is much more than an outdoor activity it is a key part of our learning, wellbeing and connection to the world around us. We are proud participants in the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, a national programme that inspires schools to grow, learn and thrive through gardening.
Through this initiative, children develop valuable life skills such as teamwork, problem‑solving, creativity and resilience.
Our RHS School Gardening Award Journey
We are delighted to have achieved Levels 1–4 of the RHS School Gardening Awards and we have recently been awarded Level 5, the highest level of recognition.
Below is an overview of what we have achieved so far, based on the RHS criteria.
🌼 Level 1 – RHS School Gardening Award Recipient 2024 (Getting Started )
To gain Level 1, we demonstrated that:
- We understand the benefits of gardening, including how it supports learning, wellbeing and responsibility.
- Our growing space is accessible to everyone, using features such as raised pots and visual supports (pictures and symbols).
- We have started gardening, planting and exploring our outdoor environment together.
🌿 Level 2 – RHS School Gardening Award Recipient 2024 (Growing Skills and Ideas)
At Level 2, we demonstrated that:
- Everyone contributes to our gardening plans, involving children, young people and staff in sharing ideas and decisions.
- We are learning new gardening skills, from seed sowing to watering, weeding and plant care.
- We use gardening to support our wellbeing, offering calming, sensory and meaningful outdoor experiences.
🌸 Level 3 – RHS School Gardening Award Recipient 2025 (Deepening Knowledge)
To achieve Level 3, we demonstrated that:
- We grow and can name a range of plants, including flowers, herbs and vegetables.
- We keep our plants healthy, understanding what plants need to thrive and how to care for them.
- We are planet‑friendly gardeners, taking steps to garden sustainably and care for the environment.
🐞 Level 4 – RHS School Gardening Award Recipient 2025 (Gardening in the Wider World)
At Level 4, we demonstrated that:
- Our gardening supports wildlife, by creating habitats, providing food sources and encouraging biodiversity.
- We use gardening to support the curriculum, linking our growing activities to subjects like science, art, maths and wellbeing.
- We share our plants or seeds with others, extending our garden into the wider community and building connections.
🌱 Level 5 – RHS School Gardening Award Recipent 2026 (Gardening with a Future)
At Level 5, we demonstrated that:- We are gardening with our community, Year 2 pupils have worked for the past three terms with Year 3 pupils at Kennington Academy. This joint gardening club supports strong transition links as our children move on to the junior school.
- We garden in every season, with gardening clubs running year‑round and children taking part in seasonally appropriate growing and care activities.
- Our gardening has a future, through an established partnership with Kennington Academy, where children contribute to and will continue using the gardening and allotment spaces throughout their next stage of education.
A Proud Achievement
We are absolutely delighted to have achieved Level 5, celebrating the strength, sustainability, and future of our gardening work. This award recognises our successful partnership with Year 3 pupils at Kennington Academy through our gardening partnership.
Working together beyond our own school has created rich, hands‑on learning experiences and a strong sense of community. It has also been a wonderful transition opportunity, helping our Year 2 children grow in confidence, build relationships, and feel excited and prepared for their move to Kennington Academy in September 2026.
