New addition to Drakies Primary School in Inverness
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A new Polycrub has been erected at Drakies Primary School in Inverness.
It is a polytunnel/greenhouse hybrid which has been designed in Shetland to withstand high wind speeds and the harshest of weather.
The purchase was made possible thanks to a grant from the Raddery Trust, while the school’s parent council and Friends of Drakies Primary School paid for installation.
The project was managed by Iain and Steph Cowie, of Iain Cowie Plant Hire and Groundworks, which was kindly supported by local firms LAS Plant and JM Plant Operators, as well as Polycrub – all providing services at reduced rates.
Headteacher Scott Callander said: “The Polycrub will be used to grow our own produce and to provide a space for all children, including children who require additional support for learning, to relax and to engage in meaningful and sustainable projects for many years to come.
“We were extremely grateful to receive the £6000 grant from the Raddery Trust, which funded the purchase of the Polycrub, and also Iain Cowie Plant Hire and Groundworks for managing the purchase and installation.
“We are also incredibly grateful for the financial support that the parent council has provided to allow the installation to go ahead, as well as financial support they’ve previously provided to enhance our play and outdoor learning provision.
“There is also a massive thank you to be said to all parents/carers who support parent council fundraising events throughout the year – the money raised from these events makes a huge difference.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone at our Christmas Fayre, one of our biggest fundraising events of the year, which takes place at the school from 3pm-6pm on Thursday.”
