--- title: "Help Our Forest School Grow!" url: "https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-09-help-our-forest-school-grow" school: "Astley Park School" --- # Help Our Forest School Grow! ![Image of Help Our Forest School Grow! ](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/images/news/Forest_School_.jpg) 9 March 2026 Help Our Forest School Grow! Our wonderful Forest School at Astley Park School, Chorley is looking for help from our amazing local community. To support our pupils in learning about gardening, planting, and all things horticulture, we are currently in need of good quality soil / topsoil so the children can sow seeds, plant flowers and vegetables, and get hands-on experience with nature. These outdoor learning sessions are incredibly valuable for our pupils. They help build confidence, develop life skills, and give the children the chance to connect with the natural world in a meaningful way. If you:- • Have spare bags of compost or topsoil • Work in landscaping, gardening, or building and could donate soil • Know a local business who may be able to help —we would be incredibly grateful for any support! Every bag will help our young gardeners learn, grow, and nurture their own plants. Please send us a message if you can help or would like more information. Thank you for supporting the pupils at Astley Park School and helping our Forest School flourish. [Headteacher](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/headteacher) [Governors](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/governors) [2025-2026](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/2025-2026) [ We have a winner..........](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-05-we-have-a-winner) [Easter Raffle! ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-11-easter-raffle) ### School Info - [Admissions](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/admissions) - [Equality Statement](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/equality-statement) - [Ethos and Values](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/vision/values-and-ethos) - [Financial Information](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/financial-information) - [Fundraising](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/fundraising) - [Local Offer](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/local-offer) - [News](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/news) - [Ofsted Info](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/ofsted) - [Our Thrive Approach ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/our-thrive-approach) - [Placements/Volunteering](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/placements-volunteering) - [Policies](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/policies) - [Privacy Notices](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/privacy-notices) - [Pupil Premiums](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/pupil-premiums) - [Results ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/results) - School Calendar - [School Development](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/school-development-plan) - [School Transport](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/school-transport) - [School Uniform](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/uniform) - [SEND Info](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/send) - [Student Destinations](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/student-destinations) - [Term Dates](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/termdates) - [The School Day](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/the-school-day) - [Training Courses ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/training-courses) - [Vacancies](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/vacancies) ![Astley Park School](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/images/logo/AstleyPark_School_footer_logo.png) #### Astley Park School Harrington Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1JZ 01257 262227 #### School Info - [Admissions](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/admissions) - [Fundraising](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising) - [Ofsted Info](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/ofsted) - [SEND Information](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/send) - [Vacancies](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/contact) #### Parents/Carers - [Behaviour](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/behaviour) - [Arbor](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/arbor) - [LPPA](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/lppa) - [Online Safety](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum-classes/online-safety) - [Attendance](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/attendance) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/astleyparkschool) © Copyright 2016–2026 Astley Park School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)