The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School has received a Gold Green Tree School award from the Woodland Trust for green activities including tree planting, visiting a local woodland, reducing carbon emissions and recycling.
The Green Tree Schools initiative offers the opportunity to bring the great outdoors, wildlife and green issues into the classroom. Over 12,000 schools have signed up to the Green Tree Schools initiative since it was launched in 2008.
Schools win awards for participating in green activities, which include tree planting, reducing carbon emissions and recycling. Devonshire Hill planted new trees in their school grounds, visited and appreciated their local green areas, reduced their carbon emissions and joined in various Woodland Trust activities.
Hayley Dix – Learning Resource Assistant comments:
“The staff and pupils have thoroughly enjoyed their outdoor adventures. We can’t wait to see how this journey will continue to unfold. The wide variety of outdoor activities and projects which are supported by the Woodland Trust have sparked the children’s curiosity and in-depth engagement. Their developed understanding and appreciation of the importance of the environment has led to the children taking a keen interest in their environmental responsibilities. Since receiving our Gold award, the school has formed a Pupil Eco Committee and the representatives are eager to make a positive impact on our planet.
Freya – Year 4
‘I felt really excited to help the environment by planting saplings.’
Saabrin– Year 4
‘It was more than incredible to see both Year 4 classes helping the environment.’
The Woodland Trust’s vision is to see a UK rich in native woods and trees for people and wildlife. The charity is dedicated to creating new woodland with help from communities and schools and protecting and restoring ancient woodland for future generations to cherish.
It's free to take part in the Green Tree Schools Award and the Woodland Trust is also offering free packs of trees to schools. Find out how your school can get involved here.