Thanks to the generosity and encouragement of the wider community, the smallholding is moving from idea into reality and will soon begin playing a practical role in school life, supporting outdoor learning, sustainability, land-based skills and a real understanding of food, farming and stewardship among our pupils.

You can read more about our vision for the Smallholding project by clicking here:

Smallholding Project

As we begin setting things up, we wondered whether some within our farming community might be able to help in a very practical way. We are currently looking for items such as:

• Wooden sleepers suitable for raised beds
• Water butts and associated fittings
• Polytunnels (or materials suitable for building them)
• Any surplus equipment or materials that could support early planting and cultivation

If you have items you’d be willing to donate, or advice you’d be happy to share, it would be hugely appreciated.

There’s absolutely no expectation, but if this is something you’d like to discuss, please do get in touch, at makingadifference@princethorpe.co.uk. I will be very happy to chat or arrange a visit to show you what we’re building.

Thank you, as always, for the support you show the College and the wider Foundation, and for the role you play in the life of our community.

With warmest regards,

Steve Kowal
Director of Development