We are coming to the end of our 2-year project of Climate Cooler Schools. It has been great seeing the students' progress, learning new skills and getting a deeper understanding of how plants are cooling the planet and rebalancing the water cycle. 

The students have changed several areas in their school, including a mini woodland, 2 wildflower areas and a series of planters. 

The latest development has seen the entrance to the school be transformed into a climate cooling wonder! 3 planters have been planted with climate resilient plants; obelisks have got climbers growing up them and a wildflower mini meadow has been planted. This will give a fantastic display in the summer terms and year-round interest in the planters. This shows everyone who arrives at the school how committed Pencalenick is to work with plants to cool the planet, slow the flow of water and get water into the ground. Ultimately helping to rebalance the water cycle and reduce the impact of floods, wildfires and droughts. 

The students have learnt skills that they can take back into their homes and communities and may even use in the future for jobs and volunteering. They have really taken on board the issues of climate change and how by increasing the number of plants we can all be part of the solution. Through a deeper understanding of what the planet needs and skills for how to care for it the students can make a positive impact in the future. 

Sensory Trust has been so impressed with the commitment the school has made and is excited to see how they develop the ideas and skills even further! 

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