Make our School Ours How much do you get outside? And no, the walk to the car or bus for your ride to school does not count. Many of us children and young adults are barely going in touch with nature and this needs to change. I believe that if we provide an outdoor space for students and staff to enjoy, it will increase our health and wellbeing, make us more productive and willing to learn in lesson, and it will overall be good for the environment as it’s a section of our school we will all care for! In recent years, studies have shown that 57% of young people have had possible mental health and 36% in adults since 2019 (Covid). We as a school need to take account on this. Many signs & symptoms are often ignored and people do not want to speak out publically. However, we can make it a safe space for them and others struggling to enjoy, we could collectively help them and not make them uncomfortable. Additionally, it could help with physical health as children are able to run around and have fun or older members could just take a walk or we could even get an outdoor gym! Another positive of this scheme could be the environment. Instead of having hidden corners of the school which are filled with old scraps discarded.and random rubbish. They could be full of colorful greenery and wandering wildlife. By sprucing up these abandoned areas, one could create the spaces for us to relax but also a new home and a great habitat for thousands of animals to enjoy. It would also help our school go more green and give back to the environment, something that everyone should try to do. With lastly, with the love of nature and calm atmosphere combined, I believe that this may actually help students behave better and perform more in class. I know that when I was a small little year 3, my favorite time of the week was forest school - who’s wasn’t?! Because of my passion, I would work extra hard the days going up to it due to myexcitement just to go and run about for what felt like 7 or 8 the longest 2 or 3 of my life! And I'm not exaggerating. I'm sure you remember those simple days and a 3G Net could be implemented not into primary schools but especially into secondary schools or colleges, it would also be a great stress release. Alternatively, many parents may have a problem with this idea. They may think that this will draw their child's concentration away from their studies and their grades may even drop. However, this just isn't the case! This space would only be an accessible during breaks and lunches and before and after school - not during lessons. Though we value the positive, we also value their essential learning time. This will make it so they are still learning everything they should, but it is a good de-stresser between periods just to help them along with the day. There could also be a club made just to help keep the space every week. Maybe everyone should be doing their part. To conclude, I believe that revamping this calm, outdoor space will have a true benefit on pupils and staff through many days but also help the surrounding environment of a building of learning because of education. So please help support our current school fund for this idea to become reality using the link below. We need you to help make a change!