SOUTH Lakes Housing joined forces with John Ruskin School to build a pathway around an ecology area at the Coniston school.

A joiner and builder from social landlord SLH were joined by enthusiastic Year 10 pupils who dug out rough ground to create a useable walkway.

Teacher Rachel Mallett said: "A great day was enjoyed by the environmental and land-based science GCSE group working with SLH. Pupils learnt new skills and accomplished a finished product, a new path around the pond. With new additions each year to the ecology area it will be a great resource for John Ruskin pupils to use with amazing views to inspire learning."

Dave Harris, a joiner for SLH, added: "The pupils came together and each one of them worked really hard to dig out and then spread gravel to make the path. It was good to show them how to use saws and other pieces of equipment."

Kendal's Joinery Shop donated stakes and the town's Plumb Centre provided the backing boards. SLH community engagement officer Lyn Richardson said the "hugely successful day" showed what can be achieved by working together.