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Pupils help turn soaked schoolyard into dry space after rain garden makeover

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22.07.2026

The upgrades at Woodton Primary School, located just outside Bungay, were carried out through Reclaim the Rain, a flood resilience project.

Persistent rainwater had led to large puddles and flooding at the school's entrance, making sandbags a permanent fixture and limiting use of outdoor areas.

Dawn Thomas, headteacher at the school, said: "The children love our new rain garden; it’s made a real difference to the school.

Pupils helped to design the school's new rain garden (Image: Norfolk County Council)

"The children can have fun and we are very grateful........

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