HOUSEBUILDER DANDARA DONATES MUD TO LOCAL YAPTON SCHOOL

Yapton CofE Primary School pupils received a donation of mud from local housebuilder Dandara as a result of their persuasive writing skills. The housebuilder is currently building its Paddock View development next to the school on North End Road, Yapton.

Pupils at Yapton CofE Primary School put their persuasive writing skills to the test to write letters to housebuilder Dandara asking for mud to be used in their ‘mud kitchen’. The mud kitchen is part of the school’s approach to sensory learning. As well as ensuring pupils spend time outdoors, playing with mud increases brain activity and encourages creativity.

After reading the letters, Jonny Betteridge, Site Manager at Paddock View, visited the school to donate the mud and answer any questions the children had about construction.

Kim Huggett, Headteacher at Yapton CofE Primary School, commented: “We created a mud kitchen at the school but were missing one vital ingredient – mud! Being right next to Dandara’s Paddock View development, we planned a meaningful writing journey for the pupils to test their persuasive skills by writing letters to Jonny asking for some mud. We’d like to thank Jonny and the team at Dandara’s Paddock View for taking part – the pupils have had great fun playing with the mud!”

Jonny Betteridge, Site Manager at Paddock View, commented: “Myself and the team at Paddock View have a great relationship with Yapton CofE Primary School and always try to work with them when we can to create engaging and educational experiences. It was fantastic to be able to give the pupils mud to play with and also speak with them about construction – one of the perks of the job!”

Nicki Dennis, Head of Sales at Dandara, commented: “Given that Yapton CofE Primary School is just a stone’s throw away from our Paddock View development, we were happy to be involved with this mud donation. We have a good relationship with the school and are proud to continue to work together.”

Dandara is currently selling its new homes at Paddock View in Yapton, just a few minutes away from Yapton CofE School, where a collection of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes are available. Prices start from £310,000 for a two-bedroom home.