Kensington Primary School
¤ We knew very quickly that we wanted to improve our local park for our Make a Difference Challenge. One of the first things we did was a local walk to identify the issues.

¤ We found broken paving stones, litter, dog mess and fly tipping. In the park we found out that the toilets needed updating...yuck! There were signposts for a zoo but no animals.

¤ We did a questionnaire about Plashet Park and asked people what they would change. We wrote to important people to ask them about reinstating the zoo. We want it back!
¤ We then did speeches in the park. It was scary but very exciting. Our MP, Stephen Timms, came too, We drew plans for the park. Our project is still going on-we want to get it right
Click to see who said what.
  • Vinu - Age 7 said:
    "Please help us get the zoo back. "
  • Rethika - Age 8 said:
    "I think Plashet Park needs improving.The zoo needs to come back so lots of people can enjoy the animals. It will make them happy. "
  • Peter Massini - Age 0 said:
    "Please thank the children for writing to the Mayor. It is important that the children, as young Londoners, demonstrate to the Mayor how much they care"
  • Stephen Timms MP - Age 0 said:
    "I am glad you are taking such an interest in your local park. You all had terrific ideas and I liked the idea that Plashet zoo should return!"
  • Downing Street - Age 0 said:
    "I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister to thank you for your letters. Mr Cameron very much appreciates the time you have taken to get in touch."
  • unknown - Age 0 said:
    "We pleaded with the park manager."