Scarecrows take pride of place at Nunthorpe Train Station as part of a regional competition to make the area greener.
Pupils at Nunthorpe Secondary School, on Guisborough Road, have helped prepare the area for the Northumbria in Bloom competition.
As part of an enrichment programme, which takes place at the school, students in years seven to 10 have given Nunthorpe Station a total makeover.
Under the guidance of teachers Karen Gillett and Katie Greenwood, 18 students have made a gang of scarecrows to greet visitors to the station. The green-fingered pupils have also planted up tubs and hanging baskets as part of the 12-week programme.
Councillor Barbara Thompson, said: “For Nunthorpe, Northumbria in Bloom is not just about the judging but about improving the environment. The students have learnt about horticulture and nature as part of the programme. Not only has the environment been improved it’s been brilliant fun for the students.”
The results for the Northumbria in Bloom competition will be released in September.
Director of Extended School at Nunthorpe Secondary School, Karen Deen said: “When passengers pass the scarecrows they smile and laugh. I’m so proud of the pupils. It’s nice to see them take pride in their community.”
The enrichment programme at the school sees the time table collapse once a week and students are given options to choose, from studying extra GCSEs to rock climbing.
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