Eco News
Grange Valley prides itself for being an Eco school. We hold Bronze and Silver awards and are currently working towards achieving our Green Flag Award!
Our Eco Committee is made up from representatives from members of staff, parents and children from classes across school and members from the local authority and community.
School Representatives 2016-17
The Prince's Trust
Children across school worked with the Prince's Trust to further improve our grounds and allotment area, they even painted the fence!
Look at what we made to improve our area!
Time to Celebrate!
The Mayor and Lady Mayoress came to visit along with other special guests to look at all our hard work!
School Representatives 2015-16
Eco Committee
Eco Week
Natalie and Elaine our Community Police came in to talk to children about our environment, walking to school and staying safe. Thank you to everyone who has supported our Walk to School Week.
Thank you also to Carmel from The Community Arts Citadel for doing drama workshops, working with all classes.
Thank you to Tesco!
Tesco have very kindly donated some gardening supplies for our allotment.
Mrs Barker took Holly and Aiden on a visit to the store to collect the items. They had a great time, having a guided tour and meeting the staff. We really do appreciate Tesco's generosity.
A Visit from Edwina the Beekeeper from Fir Tree Farm.
The honey was delicious!
As well as the English honey made by Ormskirk & Croston Beekeepers Association at Fir Tree Farm they stock a range of local organic and fair-trade products,where possible, including fresh fruit and veg, cheeses, meats, frozen meals, ice cream, preserves, environmentally friendly cleaning products and much more.
Some local organic favourites to look out for in the shop are:
English Honey |
Made by Ormskirk & Croston Beekeepers association at Fir Tree Farm. (Whenstocks available) |
Lancashire Tea |
a range of fruit infusion & classic teas. Made just a few miles away in Newton – le –Willows. |
George Wright Beer |
Award winning bottled beer from Rainfords’ own micro brewery. |
Uncle Joe’s Sweets |
an extensive range of the local sweets from Wigan. |
Barton's Pickles |
a wide range of Bartons products made in St. Helens. |
Fentimans |
Made locally in Stockport, we have a range of Fentimans botanically brewed traditional drinks in stock. |
Home 2 Home Dining |
a range of frozen meals prepared using fresh & local produce in Cheshire. |
Hawkshead Relish |
Award winning jams, pickles & chutneys from the Lake District. |
Sedburgh Soap |
Gentle soap using natural ingredients handmade on a farm in Cumbria. |
Trumpers World Cards |
We stock a humorous range of country lovers’ cards for all occasions. Made in the Lake District. |
