13 June 2010

Eco school in St Albans wins national recognition
A ST ALBANS primary school which has been doing its bit to reduce its carbon footprint and make the planet a healthier place to live has been recognised in a national environmental scheme.

Pupils at St Adrian's School, in Watling View, have scooped the ECO-School bronze award by making their school more environmentally-friendly.

Deputy mayor Beric Read attended the closing assembly of the school's ECO-week, where he presented students with the award, which recognises eco-friendly schools.

Year one teacher Paula D'Souza said both staff and pupils had enjoyed learning about environmental issues during the week.

It concluded with a fashion show starring pupils from years two and five modelling recyclable outfits created from carrier bags, waste paper and other rubbish.

An ECO committee was selected, with representatives from each of the year groups contributing ideas for the week.

Over the week students created a vegetable patch on the school field, and also set up a walking to school scheme.

Students were also set a challenge to bring in a packed lunch which used as little packaging as possible, and year two won the prize for the least waste created.

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