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GREEN-fingered pupils at Boothferry Primary took part in a range of environmental activities recently.
The school participated in Green Week to raise awareness about the environment which included a nursery competition 'It's a Bug's Life' when they created their own bugs world.
Claire France, nursery teacher and global citizenship coordinator, said: "All of the children made a part of a giant caterpillar out of recycled materials.
"We took part in the environmental awareness week because we are going for the Green Flag award.
"We have launched our recycling centre at the school which collects old mobile phones, printer cartridges, spectacles, stamps and aluminium cans which we are saving to raise money to save an acre of rain forest."
She added that they have also recently launched the Walking Winner certificate. This gives each child who walks or bikes to school a tick on a chart and the one with the most wins a certificate.
Other activities were building a wormery with Foundation pupils, following a visit from Dan Knight.
A competition to make a recycled outfit was also organised for Key Stage One and Two children, while everyone dressed in green for one day.
Claire added: "The pupils really enjoyed it and it helped raise awareness amongst pupils, staff and parents of the environment.
"Parents took part in a recycling survey and we also held an eco friendly quiz."
The school also sent off old clothes as part of the Bag2School initiative, which raises funds, assists the environment and creates employment home and abroad. As part of the scheme, schools get paid for the weight of their collections and last year they received about £200.
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Last Updated:
08 May 2008 11:25 AM
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