This report is about the Trees for Schools project where climate resilient trees have been planted in a local primary school thanks to support from The Lowry Hotel, who have also supported planting in 2 more schools.
Every tree planting workshop with the Trees for Schools programme is bespoke and tailored to the needs of the school. We take into account the age of the children and the existing availability of green space for new trees. A pre-planting consultation with the school helps us to understand which species will best suit their plans for the site, map out the planting and plan how the trees will best be used as a resource for the school and community.
Through this project, young people were taught about the importance of trees to local wildlife and why we need to plant them to help protect our planet. The children learnt how to plant trees and then helped plant them with our Education Officer. As well as educating children about climate change and wildlife, this project helped create green learning spaces in schools and benefited children’s health and wellbeing by getting them outside and learning in a new environment.
In February 2023, Students at St Joseph's RC Primary School planted 200 trees to form a hedge at the entrance to the school grounds to create shade, reduce pollution and improve the natural space. St Joseph's RC Primary School broad and balanced currciulum aims to develop confident learners with enquiring minds. The school children are looking forward to caring for the trees and seeing them grow.
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Alice is an experienced primary school teacher and forest school leader with a passion for getting children out into forests and learning about them.
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