School collects farming award
Bannockburn Primary School has been recognised for maintaining links with the farming community.
Staff and pupils have been awarded the Charles Brown Trophy for their work with The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).
And as part of the prize they will be treated to a trip to the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston to experience the country’s top agricultural event.
Katrina Barclay, RHET Education Manager, said:“The late Charles Brown who hailed from Aberlour in the north of Scotland had a great passion for the outdoors and was keen that all children had the opportunity to experience and learn from the countryside.
“Charles was an active member of the RHET Executive Committee and gave a valued 18-years of service to the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS).
“In a celebration of Charles’ life his sister Mrs Pat Godman donated a peripatetic trophy, which has been awarded to Bannockburn Primary School for their efforts in maintaining excellent involvement with their link farmers and giving the children the opportunity to extend their knowledge of countryside awareness.”
Project co-ordinator Katie Brisbane added:“RHET’s farm visit programme is free to schools and we handle everything from organising a farm to health and safety requirements – it really is a fantastic resource and we would encourage as many schools as possible to take part.”