Hartington Pupils are Countryside Champions

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Children  and staff at Hartington Church of England Primary School are celebrating after achieving their final Peak District Award.

Members of the Peak District National Park Authority enjoyed a presentation by pupils on Friday 22nd April, where they showcased all that they had learnt and enjoyed throughout the project.Pilates Sept 2014 099

Year 6 pupil, Maddie Wager explained: “We have undertaken three field trips to Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and the Manifold Valley while considering the geology, animal life, vegetation and recreation within each.”

Fellow Year 6 youngster, George Wigham added: “We’ve river dipped, studied animal tracks, identified fossils and spotted plants in our beautiful limestone valleys. We had a brilliant time and we all understand how important it is to take care of our local environment.”

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Head Teacher, Tracy Blackwell said: “We are one of the luckiest schools in Derbyshire being surrounded by beautiful, unique countryside which we love getting out into to help our learning extend beyond the classroom.

“We had a super turn-out of wonderfully supportive residents, parents and governors who came to enjoy the PowerPoint presentation that the children had prepared themselves. The children chose their favourite hymns and wrote their own prayers about the countryside, and demonstrated how much they have learnt and how deeply they value their local area.”

One local parent said: “It was truly inspirational to see the children working collaboratively alongside the Peak Park Ranger Service. Their knowledge of the local area was astounding and has given them a firm foundation for their future learning and how to care for their environment and reduce their carbon footprint.”

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A member of the community added: “What a fantastic presentation the children gave about the wildlife and fauna found in the local limestone river valleys which surround the village of Hartington. I was particularly impressed with all the hard work that must have taken place and how confident and keen all the pupils were to tell everyone what they had learnt. It was obvious to all that the staff are committed to the children’s learning in a practical and hands-on way, which will teach them how to care for and appreciate their local countryside.”

To find out more about the Peak District Award click here 

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2025

February
Tues 4thMAST ~ Hannah Wills
Thurs 6th – Governors Mtg 4.30pm
Fri 14th – Break for Half Term
Mon 24th – Spring Term 2 begins
Wed 26th – Bemma Book Day KS1
Thurs 27th – Whole School First Aid Training

March
Tues 4th – Pancake Day
Weds 5th – World Book Day
Thurs 6th – Macclesfield Forest Trip
Fri 14th – Schools Together
Thurs 20th – Governors Mtg 4.30pm
Tues 25th – MAST ~ Hannah Wills

April
Fri 4th – Maypole, Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Competition

Break for Easter school re-opens Wednesday 23rd April 2025