READING College is getting into the spirit of the jubilee with a new addition to its campus.
Students and staff planted a commemorative tree on the site on Tuesday, May 24, to honour Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
Michael Penny, head chaplain for Activate Learning, was joined by Charlotte Morgan, head of campus student experience, along with a number of students, in the planting ceremony.
It was supported by members of the Reading College Green Team, which assists with gardening and litter around campus as part of its sustainability efforts.
Gary Headland, chief executive officer at Activate Learning, said: “It has been wonderful to come together as a college community, with the wider community we are part of, to mark this incredibly special occasion and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
“This is but a small token of our appreciation and respect for everything Her Majesty has done for the people of this country in her time as monarch, but one that I hope will be enjoyed by many generations to come.”
The ceremony saw a Prunus Fukubana tree planted in front of the college, which will soon be adorned with a plaque in honour of the celebrations and the Queen.
Charlotte Morgan, head of campus student experience, at Reading College, Activate Learning, said “We are really proud to be planting a tree to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee because as a college we pride ourselves on celebrating current events and being an active member of our community.
“We strive for sustainability as one of our organisation’s key drivers, and we hope that this tree will support wildlife and the environment.
“Thank you to our Head Chaplain, Michael Penny, and our Lifeskills students, who took part in the tree planting and to all staff and students who attended the ceremony.”
