We have a very exciting project happening this year and we need your help!
We are working closely with Nina Lovelace, who is the Director of Hackney Outdoors and we are looking forward to going wild! It will be a true WP community endeavour to benefit our children, our families and hopefully the wider community too. Please see the introduction below from Nina and if you think you can help, please contact her on the details below. Updated details can be found here – https://www.hackneyoutdoors.co.uk/rewildwp

William Patten goes wild!

Announcing the big PTFA project for 2024… William Patten wants to re-wild its playgrounds in 2024! We’re planning to give our outdoor spaces a wild makeover, where our kids can bond with buzzing bees, fluttery birds, and all sorts of minibeasts. We’ll also be building a new outdoor learning space for rain and shine fun, health and wellness!
To make it happen however, we need a ‘squad’ of helpers. We’re looking for

• fundraising wizards,
• crowdfunding geniuses,
• freebie hunters,
• astroturf rippers,
• gardening gurus,
• habitat crafters,
• woodworking wizards,
• marketing and media masterminds,
• art and design experts,
• SEN specialists
• and anyone else who can join the fun!

If you’re interested in getting involved please mail our project lead, Nina at nina@hackneyoutdoors.co.uk. She’ll add you to planning sessions in January. You can find attached the initial plans for the replacement of the main astroturf square!

Thanks

Nina

Dear parents,

Roll up roll up! The fabulous Project Rewild online auction has launched TODAY to help raise money to renature William Patten’s playgrounds – for our children, and nature’s improved health and wellness. The auction will run throughout March.

There are some AMAZING lots for you to bid online for at our Jumblebee site! Amongst the fabulous lots that have been very kindly donated by our wonderful parents and super local N16 businesses are:

1. A four night stay in Chamonix in the French Alps

2. VIP tour of Stoke Newington Fire Station

3. Writing a song with local musician Fyfe Dangerfield, of the Guillemots
4. 4 tickets to visit London Zoo.
5. A gorgeous handmade fox print lampshade

6. A ‘wild’ wine tasting experience for 6 at The Little Wine Shop
7. A  £50 voucher to eat at local Thai restaurant YumYums

There are many, many more!

To bid for these lovely items or experiences, please go to https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/williampattenprimary To place a bid, click on the item, enter your bid and press Bid Now. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to register (with your email, mobile number and password), or to sign in if you already have a Jumblebee account.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed an item or experience to the auction. We are hugely appreciative of your contribution and support.

If anyone would like to offer a last minute gift to include in the auction, please email Alastair amclellan89@gmail.com .

Thank you and happy bidding!

Best wishes

Karen Law

Head teacher