Green-fingered pupils at a Droylsden school have planted a tree as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

St Mary's CE Primary School, on Church Street, held a special ceremony to mark the occasion. 

The Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester was invited to the tree planting - which is part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative for the Jubilee. 

The cherry plum tree was donated by Tameside Armed Forces Community. 

Its location will be added to the book presented to the Queen of all the trees planted for the Jubilee. 

Head teacher Kathryn Hampson said: "It is a wonderful legacy for future generations who will attend this school. 

"It was planted in our remembrance garden by the head boy. Year 6 have been tending the garden area during lockdown and since we came back to school. 

"Some of them have developed a love of gardening, especially at harvest time!

"It was also a historical moment for the school on a personal level as there were three generations of family at the ceremony. 

"The Deputy Lieutenant (Mr Catterall) is the father of a teacher (Mrs Quinn) and her two children (Rosie and Daisy) attend the school." 

The school choir also sang 'When I Grow Up' from the musical Matilda while the tree was planted. 

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