THEY usually learn about the past in the classroom.

But pupils from Lindley Infant School have been busy creating their own little piece of history.

They have now buried a time capsule, which is filled with artifacts representing school life of today, in their garden.

The hope is that future generations will learn about today’s school community from the project.

The school teamed up with construction firm Strategic Team Group to create the capsule.

Its council, which includes pupils aged from four to seven, sourced ideas from the whole school for items to be included.

It contains 15 items carefully selected by the school to help future generations learn about school life.

These include a map of Lindley, school photographs, a school polo shirt, a union jack flag and a Diamond Jubilee mug.

Headteacher Nicola Beaumont said: “Our pupils were thrilled to take part in this exciting project.

“It really made them think about what future generations could learn about Lindley Infant School.”

The time capsule was buried after a special assembly with Bishop Tony Robinson.

It was placed in the landscaped garden area, next to the school’s new kitchen which was unveiled on the same day.

The extension was constructed by Strategic Team Group. Its business development director Charles Tweed said: “As with all our school based projects, we are always looking at ways to engage pupils to ensure that they feel involved in the development ad its future.

“We are delighted that Lindley Infant School pupils took up the time capsule challenge and we are all very impressed with the diversity of artifacts.

“This will provide a very interesting find in years to come.”

The children and staff enjoyed their first meal cooked in the kitchen on the day they buried the capsule. The new extension provides accommodation for the school kitchen, food storage areas, office and the staff room.

It enables the school to plan, prepare and serve nutritious hot meals on site.

Ms Beaumont added: “We are absolutely delighted with our new kitchen, the children will benefit greatly from having their meals cooked on site.

“They are also looking forward to designing their own menus.”