Tavistock Primary School wins final Mayor’s Green Award

Tavistock Primary School has been awarded the Borough Mayor’s Young Person Green Award 2023/2024 for their efforts in raising awareness about Dartmoor’s endangered ponies.

Last year, students from Year 3 and 4 went on a trip to Bellever Woods to learn about Dartmoor’s ponies. 

They then created a report, which they presented to Cllr Lynn Daniel, West Devon’s Mayor.

On May 20, Cllr Daniel returned to the school to present the award to the pupils.

Headteacher Laura Handel said: “The children were delighted when Cllr Daniel visited our assembly last week to present the award to the school. 

“It is very motivating and encouraging for the children to be recognised in this way and will spur them on to continue their work for the Dartmoor ponies.”

Cllr Lynn Daniel, West Devon Borough Council, said: “I was delighted to present Tavistock Primary School with my final award as Mayor of West Devon. I am extremely impressed with the quality of their work and their passion for the welfare of the ponies.

“This award is a wonderful example of how schools can use the curriculum to help support the climate and natural environment, one of our top priorities at the Council.

“We have seen so many fantastic examples over the past year of young people doing great things for the planet and the local environment, whether that project is through school, youth groups or by volunteering. Well done to all and keep up the fantastic work!”