Didem and I met at the school and after being signed in and given passes we were escorted through the school to our outdoor work area.

Our first task was to top up some new planters with compost. We then moved round the corner to line and fill some further planters. This also involved a couple of trips across the playground to collect more compost with a trolley that was more challenging to manoeuvre than a supermarket trolley.

We also tidied up an older planter, removing some leaves and litter.

It was a perfect task for the small team of two and before we knew it our time was up and we tiptoed back through the school (so we didnt disturb the stage production of Alice in Wonderland.

PE was on the curriculum this evening.

Class had assembled by the time the school bell rang.

The maths worked out perfectly:

4 x Goodgymers 4 x brushes 2 x tins of wood stain 1 x changing room block

The original plan was to finish painting the perimeter fence however as soon as she saw the changing rooms, Head Girl Sara measured up, worked out a plan and made sure we were timetabled to finish by 7.30.

She and Prefect Sol paired up at one end and Jen and Rupi teamed up at the opposite end and set to work applying Dark Oak wood stain.....it really does do what it says on the tin.

It was soon clear who was heading for detention as Rupi went slapdash and accidently splashed Jen....although she could claim it was a science experiment to see if there was a chemical reaction.

Deputy Head Teacher, Mr Gresswell soon came along to mark our work. We were all so delighted to receive our 'My Teacher says I'm a star' stickers.

Luckily we are making a return visit on 15th July when we hope to earn more house points.

Great job team.