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Motion · S6M-05614 · 5 Aug 2022

Johnston Nursery Wins Scottish Forestry's Acorn Trophy

Lodged by Finlay Carson (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament warmly congratulates Johnston Nursery in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, on being presented with Scottish Forestry’s Acorn Trophy for early years settings that inspire a love of trees and woodlands in young children; understands that judges described its actions as a "superb example" of what can be done by the nursery community, and by someone with a vision; further understands that the nursery has bought a patch of woodland, allowing the children to make it their own, using the children’s committee to express their wishes, for example instigating a dog-poo campaign, tree-planting, and creating a tunnel and a castle; believes that the nursery has demonstrated ingenious repurposing of wood products, aided by input from helpful grandparents and parents; understands that this venture works in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Amazing Summer Project and the Barrhill Woods Development Trust to offer children aged between five and nine-years the opportunity to meet with their friends, make new friends, and take part in fun and free activities, as well as having new opportunities throughout the school summer holidays; believes that this provides support to children and young people who may otherwise struggle to access experiences during the holiday period, while enjoying play, socialising and getting to know organisations within their local community; welcomes this initiative, and hopes that it will continue to flourish in the coming years, while acting as a role model for similar nurseries to follow within their own communities.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.