ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers from Wemyss Bay transformed an area of outdoor space to help local youngsters learn even more about the environment. 

The team at Wemyss Bay Primary and Nursery Class invited pupils and their friends and families to get involved in a 'Glow and Grow Day' on Saturday, October 5. 

Around 70 people mucked in to renovate the school garden in a day full of fun, hard work, and community spirit. 

(Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) The team from Blooming Inverkip were on-hand to help out too. 

Wemyss Bay Primary head teacher Alison Gillespie described the event as 'fabulous' and said she's 'still on a high' as a result of all the amazing work that's been done. 

(Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) She said the idea for the outdoor activity came from the pupils themselves. 

Mrs Gillespie added: "We're really privileged as we have a fantastic outdoor space but it was getting a wee bit tired. 

"The children had raised that it was something they wanted to make a bit better. 

"We do a lot of outdoor learning but knew we weren't maximising the potential of the garden and wanted to change that. 

"People gave their time, skills, and experience just to support us and create a wonderful space, and we achieved so much."

(Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) The dedicated volunteers helped to create a sensory garden, tidied up the outdoor classroom, and rebuilt the allotments. 

Work was also done on raised planters, the playground furniture was cleaned, and plans are now in place for new seating areas. 

Mrs Gillespie said the team spent four hours revamping the space. 

She added: "The whole area has been made more accessible, and it looks and feels so much better. 

"Staff gave up their time on the weekend which is really appreciated. 

"We want to thank everyone who helped us on the day."

(Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig) Mrs Gillespie said that learning outdoors in a very important part of life at the school. 

She added: "We have a fantastic space all around us with out garden, and we are close to the woods and the beach. 

"We like to get our children off campus due to the benefit that has in terms of the development of skills, and the positive impact it has on wellbeing. 

"Pupils develop a better understanding of the world around them and take on increased responsibility for protecting our environment."

Mrs Gillespie said it was great to see so many members of the community getting involved on the day. 

She added: "We are a village school and the community is really important to us, as is being outdoors. 

"When we're thinking about our wellbeing and the community, it all knits together closely."