Schoolyard transformed by Mobilane Green Screens
John Ball Primary School, nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Blackheath, London, teaches students aged 3 to 11, fostering a diverse and lively community. The school’s administration recognized the need for an aesthetic transformation of their premises and sought to create a more inviting and secure schoolyard environment. In pursuit of this vision, John Ball Primary School partnered with Meristem, a renowned installer, to bring Accredited Supplier Mobilane’s Instant Ivy Green Screens to life. The installation has since significantly impacted the school’s overall appearance and atmosphere.
Instant Ivy Green Screens
The choice of Mobilane’s Instant Ivy Green Screens was driven by their ability to provide an instant transformation of the schoolyard. Mobilane’s Green Screens, available in various sizes and plant types, are celebrated for their quality and sustainability. Grown in biodegradable containers composed of coconut fibres, the Green Screens present a seamless blend of nature and urban surroundings, aligning perfectly with the school’s objectives.
Effective privacy and security solution
James Powles, the premises manager of John Ball Primary School, played a pivotal role in overseeing the installation and monitoring the impact of the Mobilane Green Screens. According to Mr. Powles, these screens have not only elevated the school’s external aesthetics but also created a more welcoming and natural boundary around the schoolyard. He observed that the screens had an immediate and lasting impression on the students.
The initial response from the students was one of excitement. As Mr. Powles noted,
"At first, there was a wow factor, and now the pupils play happily alongside them without damaging them. The children seem calmer, and the Green Screens also serve as a windbreak, mitigating the disruptive effects of gusty winds."
In terms of privacy and security, the green screens have successfully fulfilled their purpose, as Mr. Powles mentioned that
"pupils are not trying to interact with passers-by."
This newfound sense of separation and security has allowed the children to engage in their activities within a more protected environment.
The collaboration with Meristem, from the selection and installation to ongoing maintenance of the green screens, was characterized by its efficiency and professionalism. According to Mr. Powles, "No effort was needed from me," which reflects the seamless partnership that facilitated the successful completion of the project.
A versatile choice
The Mobilane Green Screen is a ready-made hedge featuring a steel grid intricately covered with climbing plants, all grown within a biodegradable container made of coconut fibres. This innovation simplifies the installation process: after preparing the soil, you can place the hedge directly into the ground, securely anchored with posts and brackets tailored to your needs, whether it’s a universal bracket for posts or a wall bracket for wall mounting. The selection of plants is versatile, offering options like the evergreen Hedera helix Woerner for a classic, dark green look or the vibrant Pyracantha Dart’s Red with non-poisonous red berries and beautiful white flowers, adding colour to your green screen. Mobilane Green Screens bring instant fullness to hedges and can be planted year-round, making them a convenient and sustainable choice for enhancing privacy and greenery.