Saint Felix School, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been awarded a grant which will improve the habitat for wildlife in the school grounds and enhance students' learning.

Mr. Derek Bryanton, Head of Biology at Saint Felix School in Southwold, applied for funding and was granted £548.19.  With the money, Mr Bryanton has purchased 8 bird boxes, one of which has been connected to a TV monitor so that students can observe the birds' activity.

Mr. Bryanton commented, "I have been a volunteer for RSPB for 10 years and I was able to get a discount on boxes at the RSPB Nature Reserve in Minsmere.  I also got some boxes from 'Sold', a registered charity based on the South Lowestoft Industrial Estate where young people and adults with sensory and physical disabilities produce items for sale.

The aim is to increase the bio-diversity of the birds in the school area.  The nest boxes have been inspected already, with two possible residencies!  This has generated a lot of interest from the pupils."

The next aim is to make a nature trail for the Junior School pupils while all pupils will continue to learn about recording observations in science.  The left over funds which amount to around £30 will be used to buy bird food to continue to enhance the birds' habitat.