FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2009
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The students of thirteen local public schools were recently honoured by the County of Wellington for their outstanding commitment to the environment and involvement with the Green Legacy Tree Planting Programme. The recipients of the Gold School Awards had every student in every grade commit one day of the school year to help grow and plant trees.
Primary students planted tree seeds in their classrooms, while junior level students helped at the Green Legacy Tree Nursery, transplanting, watering and weeding seedlings. Grade 7 and 8 students brought some of those trees back into their own community where they helped to plant larger trees at local farms.
“It’s fantastic to see these children making a commitment to improving the environment at such a young age. The Green Legacy Programme offers hands-on experience for all students, beginning in Junior Kindergarten and running through high school. I hope that other schools will be inspired by these students,” commented Wellington County Warden Joanne Ross- Zuj.
“This project is not only one that encourages and rewards our schools and students for their commitment to the environment, it also supports the ongoing attention that the Ministry of Education is focusing on environmental education and stewardship,” said Bob Borden, Upper Grand District School Board Chair.
Students were presented with a Green Legacy flag to fly at their school in special presentations made by Wellington County Council and staff.
The public schools honoured include: James McQueen, Victoria Terrace, Paisley Road, Tytler, Sir Isaac Brock, Ponsonby, Fred A. Hamilton, Brant Avenue, Rockwood Centennial, Aberfoyle, Alma, Taylor Evans and Central.
Schools who would like to participate in the Green Legacy Programme can contact Rob Johnson, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager, at: (519) 837-2600, ext. 3030.
For more information, please contact:
Andrea Ravensdale, County Communications Officer
(519) 837-2600 ext. 2320
andrear@wellington.ca
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