An unsightly drain runs through the grounds of Breens Intermediate. Pupils at the school decided to make this the focus of their ‘big idea’.

Working in partnership with the Council’s water services unit, the Breens pupils developed a design to transform the waterway to a recreational asset and wildlife habitat. Liaising with the school’s board of trustees, the Ministry for Education and Breens’ neighbours, the waterway enhancement project has become an opportunity to link the school with the rest of the community.

Once funding was approved and designs finalised, work began on the project in November last year, with pupils taking part in tree planting.