Muthill teacher lifts sustainability award
Recognition has come from Education Scotland It was lovely to be nominated by Perth and Kinross Council
Pupils and school staff across Perthshire are celebrating after their commitment to Learning for Sustainability was recognised nationally.
And Strath teacher Keri Reid was amongst those receiving an accolade.
The Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability awards recognise the amazing achievements of Scotland’s people and the settings, schools and communities that have demonstrated passion and commitment to building a sociallyjust sustainable and equitable world.
Keri Reid MBE, principal teacher at Muthill Primary School won in the Learning for Sustainability Practitioner Award category for her approach to building a global partnership with Juliet Johnson school in Ghana, and empowering pupils to engage in the partnership.
She has helped staff introduce learning for sustainability to the curriculum at Muthill Primary, earning the school numerous awards. She was described by her colleagues as “patient, organised, inspirational, motivational and enthusiastic”.
Keri told the Herald: “It was lovely to be nominated by Perth and Kinross Council for the award in the first place. I’m very grateful to the pupils, parents and staff who were ( virtually) with me during the judging panel. Callum, Diego, Bo and Ruairidh in P7 helped me to put together a presentation for the judges and they also helped to present it.
“The whole process made me realise just how much we do as a school within Learning for Sustainability.”
Congratulating the participants and winners, HMI Chief Inspector and Chief Executive of Education Scotland Gayle Gorman said: “It is right to celebrate the hard work and success taking place in Scottish education. The Learning for Sustainability Awards have given us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing determination and effort that takes place throughout the year, but especially in this past year.
“More than ever, our education professionals and learners have been inspirational in their efforts to ensure every child receives their entitlement to Learning for Sustainability so as to help build a socially-just, sustainable and equitable society.
“The eyes of the world are on Scotland just now and everyone nominated deserves to be a Learning for Sustainability ambassador for our country. Education Scotland would like to congratulate all the individuals, schools and communities nominated for their invaluable work.”
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville added: “Children and young people in Scotland are driving forward the cause for climate action and it is vital we listen to their views and harness their passion as part of COP26 and its legacy.
“Learning for sustainability opportunities are embedded in our curriculum and will help ensure our pupils not only had a strong voice during COP26, but also have a say in what should happen after.
“Congratulations to all this year’s winners for their hard work.”