Material impact: Sparkbrook school boosted by Morro Partnerships donation and site tour
Children at a primary school in Sparkbrook learned all about site safety while visiting Morro Partnerships’ Highgate Road development in the area, providing them with a better understanding of site operations while studying design and technology this term.
The visit was arranged by the developer, to allow pupils learn about construction and view their designs from a recent poster competition displayed on the site hoarding for the first time, in which children produced artwork relating to either the construction industry or the wider Birmingham area.
30 children from the school’s year two were welcomed to the development, where they also learned about how to stay safe and how Morro is recycling is materials at the development.
Morro Partnerships, a developer known for its community engagement initiatives, also supplied the school with over 1,500kg of building materials in collaboration with its partner L. Healy Ltd.
Ladypool Primary School received useful resources such as wood, buckets, large pipes, building blocks, timber, pallets and barriers to go towards improvements towards the school playground.
This donation and visit is part of Morro’s commitment to becoming better community makers and going beyond simply building its affordable homes.
The school was struggling for funding to enhance its playground, and the materials donated by Morro has enabled a safe and engaging space for the children to enjoy.
Helen Pilbin, Assistant Headteacher at Ladypool Primary School, said: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from Morro Partnerships, with the donation helping to renovate the playground for the children to enjoy and the site tour helping them learn all about construction.
“Outdoor space is incredibly important in a school like ours, so for Morro to recognise this is fantastic, our pupils will really benefit, and the pupils were so pleased to see their posters blown up onto the hoarding.”
Rob Ward at L Healy Ltd, said: “When we heard that Ladypool were short on supply of materials we stepped in immediately with Morro to see what we could do.
“To have contributed so many supplies that will have a lasting effect is incredible and we hope the pupils enjoy their new play area once complete.”
Situated in the heart of Sparkbrook, Highgate Road is an affordable development providing 61 homes comprising 25 rented homes and 36 rented apartments.
This donation further cements Morro's commitment to recycling, which is strengthened through its partnership with waste management experts, Bakers Environmental Solutions. All sites have dedicated segregation zones, reducing the amount of materials sent to landfill and enabling materials to be recycled back into the environment more quickly and efficiently.
With a pipeline of over 2,500 plots across the Midlands, Morro places an emphasis on community, collaborating with sustainable contractors and suppliers, to allow for greater impact on the community and the environment.
Abdul Mozzamdar, Head of Social Value and Early Careers at Morro Partnerships, said: “It’s really important to all of us at Morro to leave a lasting legacy in our communities, as we work towards making our new homes better places to live.
“Ladypool Primary School were struggling to source the funds to improve their play area, so to have helped out in this way is rewarding. It was also fantastic to welcome the pupils to the site who showed a real enthusiasm for housebuilding.
“The posters look great on our site hoarding, and it’s wonderful to involve local schools like Ladypool in initiatives like this, not only to educate children about the construction industry but also to give them opportunities to express their creativity and proudly see their work on display.”
