High school was up for two national awards
REDDISH Vale High School was a finalist in two awards at a national gala awards ceremony.
The school was nominated for both the School Community Engagement and School Enterprise and Innovation awards at the School Farms Network Education Alliance (SFNEA) Conference, held at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester.
The SFNEA is a partnership between the Royal Agricultural University, Applied Inspiration and the School Farms Network, with the support of the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.
The inaugural SFNEA Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, June 30, celebrated school farms from across the UK and the awards were handed out by farmer and television presenter Adam Henson.
Reddish Vale High School Farm was opened in 1986 and has expanded over the 31 years since.
From September, a BTEC qualification in animal care will be delivered along with other nationallyrecognised City and Guilds land-based courses.
The school is used by pupils from other schools in the area to bring learning outdoors and there are regular community fund raising events on the site.
RAU vice chancellor, professor Jo Price, said: “Congratulations to all of the winners, runners-up, and finalists.
“The standard across all categories was incredibly high. We are so impressed by the achievements of all of the schools, teachers, and their students.