Planting the seeds of a greener future at Barnard Castle primary school

A PRIMARY school in Barnard Castle has received a gold award from the Woodland Trust for getting involved in green activities including tree planting, visiting a nearby woodland, and looking at how they could reduce carbon emissions and recycle more.
Montalbo School, in Barnard Castle, took part in The Green Tree Schools initiative, which has seen more than 7,000 schools sign up since it was launched in 2008 and offers the opportunity to bring the great outdoors, wildlife and green issues into the classroom.
Schools win awards for participating in green activities.
Karen Letten, Woodland Trust schools communications manager, added: “The scheme promotes a range of opportunities, each designed to stimulate a child’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, silver and finally an attractive wooden plaque which acknowledges they’ve achieved the environmental accolade of a gold award.”
The Woodland Trust said its  vision is for a UK rich in woods and trees, enjoyed by everyone.