Wicor's World: RHS Chelsea

Morning muffins after our
arrival at Victoria Station

On Monday 22nd May Ruby and Eva from Years 3 and 2 respectively made their way to visit RHS Chelsea along with Mrs Nash and Miss Moreton. They were there as they had helped to support Miracle-Gro and Young Minds with their garden to ease the senses. The ideas for the design for the garden arose after two representatives had visited Wicor and loved Faelin, our wonderful fairy garden. A national competition had then been held by Miracle-Gro for fairy house designs and the winning entries were given to Year 2 to make. At this point Miss Hurst and Miss Madden stepped in with their artistic eyes and produced some of the most fantastic houses you could imagine, along with the Year 2 children. In addition to this, Y3 supported Miracle-Gro by taking part in their growing competition by germinating and nurturing calendula 'Snow Queen'. These were also then collected by the Miracle-Gro representatives for display within the Chelsea garden.

The visit was an exciting event as it was press day so members of the public were not allowed in. The two girls were excellent ambassadors for the school, promoting, discussing and explaining their involvement to members of the press from national newspapers, gardening magazines and other interested journalists from all over the world including China and Finland.

Inside the tree house

Lunchtime allowed us to have a wonder around the gardens and the different artisan displays. We loved one particular garden which had metal structures in reminding Ruby of the work she had recently undertaken with the University of Southampton where they had investigated how atoms joined together to make crystals. Eva enjoyed the hanging chairs and both girls thought the tree house was phenomenal.

After lunch it was back on duty explaining their involvement with the garden - something they continued to do with aplomb even though they had 'been at work' since the 7.15 am train and it was roasting in the grand pavilion.

Eventually, however, it was time to take a slow walk back to Victoria and catch the train home. Tiredness caught up with us all and a little nap was needed but they were soon awake again and keeping us amused.

The two girls were extra-ordinary during a long day showing themselves to be fantastic representatives for Wicor Primary School. Well done!