The peripatetic trophy is awarded to a school which has shown exceptional partnership with the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET)
Pupils took part in farm visits, benefitted from class visits from RHET representatives talking about food and farming, and have even held a fundraising event where children and staff came to school dressed as farmers or farm animals.
Primary six learners also attended a “Food and Farming Day” exploring aspects of the countryside and farming. This included meat, diary, arable, some machinery and a live animal auction.
Pamela Crookston, Class teacher and lead link with RHET, said: “We have worked closely with RHET over the last few years, bringing food production and farming to life. We are delighted to be awarded the Charles Brown Trophy.”
Audrey Ross, Head Teacher, said: “We are very pleased to have developed an excellent partnership with RHET. Thanks are due especially to Pamela Crookston who has led on this partnership over a number of years. Learners in our school benefit from and enjoy working closely with RHET.”
Kevin Kelman, Stirling Council Chief Education Officer, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the school, our pupils and our staff. It has been a great collaboration and a fantastic learning opportunity for our young people, and we are very proud of them.”
The Royal Highland Education Trust works with volunteers to provide free educational activities and experiential learning opportunities linked to Curriculum for Excellence
The late Charles Brown farmed at Aberlour and was a director of RHET.
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