Abernyte School is delighted to announce that it has successfully renewed its Green Flag status. Eco Schools Scotland’s Lead Assessor, Alastair Davidson, indicated how very impressed he was at the high quality of answers to his many questions directed at the children. He pointed out that the work being done at the school enhanced the local environment and was the foundation of a legacy that would be enjoyed for years to come – when the current learners would then be the parents of the children at school! Mr Davidson found our extensive display, evidencing the projects carried out over the last two years, to be an excellent record of all the hard work that has taken place. Very special thanks must go to Mrs Legge, our Eco Schools Co-ordinator, for the huge, multi-faceted input she has made towards this splendid achievement.

On Friday 23rd September, our Junior Carsonians, Oscar and Lewis, certainly “did us proud” when they manned the JC Stand at the Twinning Climate Change Event– one of the events held to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Inchture Area Twinning Association’s links with Fleac, France. Many accolades, both in French and English, were awarded to them for their knowledge on the subject, friendly disposition and confident presentation.

On Thursday 12th September, the whole school went on a trip to Perth Museum and the Fair Maid’s House Visitor and Education Centre.

Pupils learned about native and “alien invader” wildlife, including the plight of the Scottish red squirrel and British bees.  Pupils explored native food chains and discovered more about population growth, extinction and various factors (such as diseases) that are endangering our wildlife and natural environment.