English lessons for Ukrainians and a nature garden have received a funding boost thanks to the Royston and District Committee.
Following a committee meeting on March 23, the Roman Way Supporters were awarded £2,086 towards completion of an outdoor woodland learning area.
The woodland area will benefit children at the Roman Way Academy, as well as the surrounding community.
The money will help the group with the final phase of development, which includes providing immersive equipment and learning resources.
Work has already taken place to clear the area and create clearly defined pathways and learning spaces.
Wooden teepees, seating areas and workstations will provide spaces to play, learn and create, and whiteboards, chalkboards and 'story stones' will help support English learning.
Lucy, from the Roman Way Supporters, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this substantial sum of money to help us complete the woodland area with some amazing equipment and resources for the children at our school.
"We are really grateful to receive such overwhelming support from the council in terms of both financial contribution and recognition of the value this progressive facility will bring to our school and the local community.
"The learning opportunities and experiences the children will gain from working in such a stimulating environment on a daily basis are invaluable and we look forward to inviting other local schools and groups to share this resource with us."
Meanwhile the Cambridge Russian School was awarded £777 to run social and English language sessions to help Ukrainian residents in Royston integrate into the community.
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The school teaches children of Russian-speaking heritage, and teaches programming, chess, maths, art and drama in addition to English and Russian language.
A group of newly-arrived Ukrainian students have recently been welcomed to the lessons, and the funding will help cover their summer term.
The funding will also provide an opportunity for Ukrainians in Royston to have weekly gatherings, with an English language workshop and information on other topics of interest.
In May the group is planning to set up a café at the Old School House to sell authentic homemade Ukrainian food.
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