Competition winners!
1 September 2024
Dear Mandeville School Gardening Team
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations for your participation in the Cultivating Ealing School Gardening Competition 2024.
Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, earning you the prestigious awards:
Best Sensory Garden
This is an outstanding achievement, building on your previous successes in the competition.
We are thrilled to recognise the continued care and attention you’ve devoted to your gardening programme through establishing a wonderful new garden area. The results are a true testament to your commitment, and it has been a joy to witness your gardening programme flourish. Well done!
Below, you will find feedback from this year’s competition along with suggestions and tips for the 2024/25 gardening season. We hope these insights will inspire even greater success in the future. Warmest congratulations once again—we are excited to stay in touch and follow your garden's continued success throughout the upcoming academic year.
Sincerely,
The Cultivating Ealing Team
Cultivating Ealing School Gardening Competition 
Highlights Appreciated by the Judges:
1. A beautifully maintained garden brimming with sensory elements—touch, sight, sound, and smell—that creates a serene and engaging learning environment.
2. Vibrant use of colour that adds visual appeal and energy to the garden.
3. Excellent selection of flowers contributing to the garden’s aesthetic.
4. Creative display of national flower images for International Week.
5. Planting spring bulbs for use in the garden and for special events like Mother’s Day.
6. Well-organised garden management with impressive plans and proactive ideas for the upcoming year.
7. Water play features that enhance the garden experience.
8. Innovative banana composting practices.
9. Creative recycling and upcycling efforts that enrich the garden space.
10. Increased involvement of the school community, including parents in donations and plant sales.
11. Effective labelling and signage that enhances the educational value of the garden.