Team members, landscapers from Evergreen Landcare and S.H. Contractors staff did a range of work at the school, including laying mulch, planting, creating two pathways, removing concrete and tyres, creating two new gardens and building a chicken run.
Members of the community also worked with the project team to remove, repurpose and dispose of the old playground equipment, Kauri said.
The 550 or so trees and shrubs planted at the school were donated by Kauri Park, the main plant supplier for Te Ahu a Turanga.
Alliance staff have also held a presentation at the school on kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and ecology.
Students have named the large chicken run and coop Cluckingham Palace. It is home to three chickens.
The school sells the eggs with the money raised helping pay for chicken feed, Booth said. The eggs are also used in class baking.
The school also has four sheep, a beehive, a vegetable garden and fruit trees.
Rylee Pearson, 5, is a new entrant at Bunnythorpe School. Photo / Judith Lacy
Booth says it has an active parent-teacher association raising money for playground equipment. A container has arrived to store loose parts the children play with.
Connie Kaiuha does principal release for Booth two days a week.
Bunnythorpe School's bush area is easily accessible. Photo / Judith Lacy
