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During Monday’s staff meeting, the Eco Committee presented the importance of recycling paper in our school. We had been planning and preparing for this presentation for at least two weeks. Every member of the committee played a vital role in the planning stage, whether it was creating PowerPoint slides for the presentation, designing videos and posters about recycling, or even suggesting and improving the ideas already given, we were all fully dedicated to this project.

Perhaps the most nerve-racking part was standing in front of the teachers and staff, who were usually the ones facing us. It felt like the tables had turned, and suddenly we were the ones in the hot seat. The fear of freezing up and forgetting our words was like a looming cloud over our heads. But as we walked into that room together, it wasn’t as intimidating as we had imagined. We smiled and put forth our points beautifully.

Our message? Even small actions like recycling our paper can have a huge impact on the fight against climate change. By doing our part, we can inspire others and create positive change for our planet. By instilling eco-friendly habits in students, we can initiate a positive cycle that will eventually lead to a significant reduction in global warming.

Who are we?

We are a group of young and dedicated individuals on a journey towards a greener future! Currently, our aim is to get the Eco-School’s Green Flag Award, a symbol of our commitment to reducing the negative result our school and the community has on the planet.

What do we do?

We are doing this by educating staff and students about recycling and connecting with other schools to have a much wider impact. We have also organised a river-side litter pick to tackle the pollution in our local area. We strive to make a positive impact and promote responsible living.

How can you get involved?

Students can come along to our meetings Friday after school in the library!

By Eco Committee Member