We are delighted to announce that our school has earned the Silver Award from the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree Schools Award. This is a fantastic achievement that celebrates our commitment to caring for the environment, learning outdoors, and helping our pupils build a deeper connection with nature.

What the Silver Award Involves

To reach Silver level, our pupils took part in a series of woodland and nature-based challenges. These included:

• Exploring trees and local habitats, learning about different species and the wildlife they support.

• Taking part in outdoor learning, using nature as inspiration for writing, art, science and creative play.

• Completing environmental actions, such as reducing waste, recycling, and learning how to protect our natural spaces.

• Connecting with nature, through mindful activities, sensory exploration and spending time in green spaces.

These activities helped us earn the points required for the Silver Award and encouraged pupils to become confident, knowledgeable and responsible caretakers of the natural world.

Why This Matters

Achieving the Silver Award is not just about completing tasks—it is about helping children understand their role in looking after the planet and giving them meaningful experiences outdoors. Spending time in nature supports wellbeing, learning, creativity and teamwork, and helps our pupils develop a lifelong appreciation for the environment.