Pitton Primary praised for protecting the environment
School has worked to cut use of single plastic
Last updated 15th Nov 2022
Pitton C of E Primary School received national recognition on ‘The One Show’ for their work to protect the environment.
The school was chosen for filming by The One Show as part of their coverage of COP 27.
Pitton Primary recently worked with Surfers Against Sewage to become Plastic Free Schools accredited.
It's cut down on single use plastic and is looking to buy sustainable tables and chairs.
Children regularly take part in litter picks around the local area whilst the Eco Team have created a page on the school's website to share their priorities and activities.
Their school garden also features special boxes for bats and owls as well as a 'dead hedge' to provide somewhere for hedgehogs to hibernate.
During filming for BBC show one pupil even got to ask Greta Thunberg a question!
Hannah asked "Do you think children can make a difference to the planet?"
The Swedish environmental activist replied;
"Of course they can make a difference. Children are very, very powerful. We have seen throughout history many of the big movements have been lead by young people and right now the climate movement is also lead by young people. In many cases children have been able to mobilise millions of people all over the world and that is very powerful."
Head Emma Wilkinson says green issues are at the heart of the school community.
"All the staff, pupils and parents have worked hard to ensure that systems and procedures are in place to be as environmentally friendly as possible and the children are always striving to stretch and challenge the school community to do more to preserve and protect the environment."