Pupils at Smarden Primary Nursery school have been enjoying a new outdoor water play area all year round, thanks to a donation from South East Water’s Community Chest.
The grant of £2,000, was awarded to the school in 2024, and helped fund the purchase of water play equipment, and an enclosed sandpit, all covered by a new overhead canopy, meaning that the children can enjoy outdoor creative play with rainwater whatever the weather.
The school is one of 10 good causes across the south east which shared a £20,000 bounty from South East Water’s Community Chest Fund last year.
Tanya Sephton, Customer Services Director, South East Water said: “We are delighted to have helped fund this wonderful outdoor learning space for the early years children at Smarden Primary & Nursery school.
“Building a connection with nature through water play activities will help create an appreciation of the importance of water efficiency at a young age which will stay with them for life.
Claudia Miller, Headteacher of Smarden Primary & Nursery school, said: “These resources have made a wonderful addition to the children’s outdoor learning provision.
“This donation has enabled us to provide opportunities for play and social interactions we otherwise would not have had. We are really grateful to South East Water.”
South East Water has already been working closely with the school over the last year through its Community Partnership lead Cheryl Fitchet, educating pupils about the importance of water conservation through its AquaSmart(opens in a new tab) programme.
To find out more about South East Water’s Community Chest Fund, visit:
https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/about/community/community-chest/
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