EVERYBODY OUTSIDE FOR CLASS!

Pupils at a primary school in Manchester will be enjoying outdoor
science lessons this term thanks to BUPA.

Nine volunteers from the health insurer's offices in Salford Quays
donned overalls and got stuck into the challenge of building an outdoor
science classroom at the Wilbraham Primary School in Fallowfield.

Over two days the BUPA employees painted benches in primary colours,
built a woodland trail and designed a planting area where pupils can
grow their own plants and learn more about science within a natural
habitat.

The challenge was the brainchild of BUPA staff on the Moving into
Management training programme - a 10 month course designed for those
taking their first step into a managerial position.

BUPA Community Connections supported the team's efforts by funding all
the equipment and paint needed. Set up in 2001, BUPA Community
Connections co-ordinates staff involvement and develops partnerships in
the local communities that BUPA operates in.

Lisa Sadler, an assistant marketing manager at BUPA Health Insurance and
also one of the volunteers, said: "The outdoor classroom looks great and
we're all very proud of the team's achievements. We had a great time and
I'm sure the children will have just as much fun learning about science
in a unique way. I certainly wish we had an outdoor classroom when I was
at school!"

Tim Hatcliffe, the school's head teacher, was delighted with the results
and said: "We teach over 400 children between the ages of 3 and 11 and
being able to take some lessons outside will really bring science to
life. We want to give our BUPA friends a big thank you for all their
hard work and for getting this done just in time for the summer term."

For info: http://www.bupa.co.uk

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