The cheque was presented by Paul Davey, HPUK Head of Corporate Affairs at an assembly at Kingsfleet School on 28th March. Mr Davey commented: “The HPH Dock Schools Programme provides our ports with a mechanism to support local schools, and it allows the schools to benefit from links with one of the area’s biggest employers. We are committed to the community in which we do our business, and aim to ensure that, wherever possible, we can ‘do our bit’ to help that community prosper.” Kyrsty Beattie, Headteacher at Kingsfleet Primary School commented: “Firstly I would just like to say thank you on behalf of all the adults and children at Kingsfleet
The school has been working with the Suffolk Grounds service to create a visionary plan which is aimed at extending opportunities to promote children’s creative and imaginative development at play time. This funding will turn part of that plan into reality. This is an exciting time for us and we are very grateful for this support from Hutchinson Port; helping us take a step forward towards our vision – thank you.” A number of schools in Felixstowe have benefitted from the Dock School programme. Last year Grange Community Primary School used the Dock School money to build a science pond. Causton Junior School and Maidstone Infants School have all also benefitted in previous years.