The Argo Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Bermuda National Trust for its Education Programme, which annually connects more than 3,000 students with Bermuda’s environment and heritage.

Elspeth Gray of The Argo Foundation said:” Through this donation we will help the Trust to continue delivering its Education Programme that has such a positive impact on Bermuda’s students and teachers.”

The BNT provides hands-on, curriculum linked lessons and experiences to over 3,000 students and 400 teachers annually. Through the BNT’s Three-Part learning approach, students learn about social studies and science at historic BNT houses and nature reserves including Verdmont, Tucker House, the BNT Museum at the Globe Hotel, Paget Marsh, Spittal Pond and Vesey Nature Reserve. Experiential learning has been shown to improve student attainment and retention. Teachers can also use the BNT’s series of Teacher Resource Guides to teach independently.

President of the Trust, Alana Anderson said: “The goal of the programme is to foster a greater understanding of our island, our unique heritage, our natural resources and how we can preserve our quality of life now and for future generations. We are thankful to The Argo Foundation for their valuable contribution to the BNT.”

• Press release from the Bermuda National Trust