Something amazing has happened at Maryland Primary School and Nursery in Stratford, East London — the school’s Nature’s Garden has won a Gold Award in a big London gardening competition!
The judges said the garden was “mind-blowing” — that means it was so good it surprised everyone! The school also came second place for the best children’s school garden in all of London.
The children at Maryland Primary have turned a simple patch of land into a buzzing, blooming paradise.
They’ve planted flowers, vegetables, and trees — and they look after them every day.
The garden isn’t just for fun; it’s also a place to learn.
Kids do science lessons outdoors, watch how plants grow, and learn about bees, bugs, and the planet.
Teachers say the garden helps everyone feel calm and happy, especially when school feels stressful.
One of the pupils said, “When we garden, we feel proud. We made something beautiful for everyone to enjoy!”
Maryland Primary hopes their win will inspire other schools to start gardens too — because even small spaces can grow big dreams.
