ENVIRONMENTALLY aware youngsters rolled up their sleeves to plant 40 trees in their school grounds.
The children from Stanley Crook Primary School wanted to show their support for National Tree Planting Week.
The four-year-olds were given a grant of £250 from Durham County Council and specifically requested "bright red trees".
Headteacher Shirley Oswald said: "We have planted dogwood trees because their stems are red and it matches with the school uniform.
"This will teach the children to love and nurture trees. Each tree will be looked after by a group of three children and we are hoping that the trees will grow as the children grow.''
Tow Law company Batson helped the children prepare the ground and plant the trees.
Managing director Terry Batson said: "This is just some of the work we are doing in partnership with schools to encourage children to enjoy their environment."
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