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Dukinfield school lands gold after going green

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery in Dukinfield has been awarded a gold award by the Woodland Trust.

The school has received the award for getting involved in green activities, including tree planting, visiting a local woodland, reducing carbon emissions and recycling.

The Green Tree Schools initiative, which has seen more than 12,000 schools sign up since it was launched in 2008, offers the opportunity to bring the great outdoors, wildlife and green issues into the classroom.

Broadbent Fold has planted more than 100 new trees in their school grounds, taken part in the RSPBs Big Birdwatch, planted acorns, reduced their carbon emissions by encouraging children to walk to school and taken part in Outdoor Learning Day.

Vikki Anson, forest school leader from Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery, said: “The children all love learning outdoors and are passionate about helping nature to thrive.

“They had a fantastic time planting the new trees. The children learnt how the new trees grow, the benefits of the trees for wildlife and how they play an important role in reducing carbon emissions.”

Karen Letten, Woodland Trust schools and communities engagement manager, added: “The scheme promotes a range of opportunities, each designed to stimulate children’s imagination and sustain their interest in woods and trees. 

“The achievements of the school are recognised through an awards scheme in which they receive points for taking part in activities. 

“As they reach milestones within the project they will receive bronze and silver certificates and then an attractive wooden plaque which acknowledges they’ve achieved the environmental accolade of a gold award. 

“I hope Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery will now consider going for our next accolade, the prestigious platinum award.”

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.

The Green Tree Schools Award is free for schools to take part in, and the Woodland Trust is also offering free packs of trees to schools and you can find out how your school can get involved at woodlandtrust.org.uk/schools

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