27/07/2026
At the recent Google UK and Ireland Community Celebration in June, Tring School and Mrs. Emma Ferris were presented with the prestigious "Legacy Legend" award. 🏆
This accolade serves a dual purpose: it commemorates our milestone decade-long status as a global Google Reference School, while honoring the dedication and hard work of Mrs. Emma Ferris, Digital Learning Lead, for her pivotal role in the early adoption and continued integration of Google for Education.
Becoming a Google Reference School ten years ago was not merely about introducing new hardware; it was about fundamentally transforming our educational landscape. Since embarking on this journey, our one-to-one Chromebook scheme has revolutionized classroom dynamics.
This award is a testament to the hard work of our entire community—our forward-thinking staff, supportive governors, and exceptionally adaptable students. By embedding these tools into our daily routines, we have fostered an environment defined by heightened collaboration, instant, high-quality teacher feedback, and deeply personalised learning paths. Our most recent Ofsted inspection beautifully validated these ongoing efforts, explicitly praising Tring School as being "at the forefront of online learning."
Emma’s dedication to educational technology is well-known; she was previously recognised on a national stage as the UK and Ireland Google Reference School Teacher of the Year. The "Legacy Legend" award highlights her extraordinary, long-term commitment. From the initial rollout a decade ago to our current strategic initiatives, Emma has been one of the driving forces behind our digital evolution.
Emma has provided unwavering, patient support to both colleagues and pupils, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for empowerment rather than a source of stress. Her work focuses on using technology to reduce teacher workloads and enhance the quality of classroom resources, while always ensuring that critical thinking and digital citizenship remain at the heart of a Tring education.
"This milestone reflects a decade of shared vision. Technology at Tring School has never been about replacing the human element of teaching, but rather amplifying it so every student can thrive." — Mrs. Emma Ferris
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain firmly focused on what lies ahead. The landscape of educational technology moves at an extraordinary pace, but with our robust digital foundation and world-class staff expertise, Tring School is perfectly positioned to remain a leading light in innovation.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Mrs. Ferris and our profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making Tring School a beacon of digital excellence over the past ten years! 🌟✨
