75. Platinum Jubilee Tree, June 9, 2022

 


Members of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators gathered at Water Conservation Trust-partner, Thorner’s Church of England School in Dorset, to dedicate a Ginkgo tree on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Master, Roger North, Chair of the Trustees, Rob Casey, Deputy Master and WCT Schools Lead, Christine Duthie, Court Assistant and Hon Sec, WCT, joined Headteacher Mike Sitch and the schoolchildren for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The tree was planted by the Master and a pupil celebrating his birthday that day.

The tree, a ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago.


Following a speech of welcome, the pupils entertained us with a lively, celebratory song, in English and Xhosa. Our thanks go to the Chair of the Governors, the Headteacher and pupils at Thorner’s Primary School for hosting us so well. 

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