Cherry Tree Primary School gets national learning award

Cherry Tree Primary School in North Watford received the prize for its commitment to taking learning outside the classroom.

A Learning Outside the Classroom gold mark, the highest recognition of its kind, is given to a school which has shown it uses the outdoors to boost kids understanding on a day-to-day basis.

Outdoor learning at Cherry Tree (Image: Cherry Tree Primary School)

Headteacher Cheska Tyler said: “Being awarded the gold mark is a tremendous achievement for our whole school community.

"We’re thrilled to get national recognition for our efforts, and we look forward to continuing to develop what we do."

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Learning Outside the Classroom is a national charity which encourages the practice.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor holding the neighbourhood grant cheque with Cherry Tree pupils (Image: Watford Borough Council)

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Chief Executive Dr Anne Hunt said: “Achieving a gold mark demonstrates that Cherry Tree Primary School is a leader in providing learning experiences outside the classroom and that these sessions are a genuine part of the everyday life of the school.

“I congratulate them on achieving this award.”

The school was recently given £4,500 to set up a biodiversity garden by Watford Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Grant.