A PRIMARY school has won an award for connecting children with the natural world.
Olveston Primary School has been awarded the Woodland Trust Green Tree Gold Award, which celebrates outstanding commitment to outdoor learning, environmental education and sustainability.
Head teacher Lee Dunn said the school has recently invested in outdoor spaces for younger Key Stage 1 pupils and expanded its forest school programmes to enable pupils to “engage deeply with the natural world”.
Working with providers Hilltops and Woodland Makery, children can take part in woodland experiences that help them develop skills including teamwork, resilience, and environmental awareness.
Mr Dunn said: “The positive impact of outdoor learning on mental health cannot be overstated.
“Our Forest School programme and outdoor spaces provide children with incredible opportunities to connect with nature, which has a lasting effect on their well-being.”
“This achievement is a testament to our dedication to fostering a love for nature while enhancing children’s emotional and physical development, holding firm to our ‘Rooted in Love’ mission.”
Picture: Forest school leader Alex Hill with Olveston Primary School pupils and their award