Known as the heralds of spring, daffodils are a universal sign that the cold winter is over.

Kelmscott Secondary School in Walthamstow is revelling in that spring feeling as the daffodils the school's gardening club planted in autumn have sprouted.

The school's Gardening Club was launched a few years ago by the head of science Mr Ngirandi and is managed by him and other members of the science department.

Jill Jolly, a member of staff at the Markhouse Road school, said: "It really cheers up Markhouse Road and now I really feel that Spring is on its way.

"We are always looking for ways to improve our school environment to make it more appealing for staff and students.

"We were fortunate enough to receive some bulbs from Waltham Forest Council and some funding from the Metropolitan Public Garden Association provided the rest.

"The bulbs were planted by members of the school’s Gardening Club and the Senior Leadership team including Headteacher Lynnette Parvez.

"The Gardening Club has taught our students and staff things such as: food production skills, respect for the Earth as well as more traditional gardening techniques.

"Whilst working on our planting scheme, students have been able to develop a number of important skills such as patience, cooperation, and other social skills.

"We really hope that members of the wider community enjoy the flowers as they pass down Markhouse Road."