The Mayor of Worcester has visited a primary school to celebrate its eco achievements.
North Worcester Primary Academy had a special guest on Friday (July 5) when Councillor Mel Allcott attended the school's Summer Fete.
The event aimed to recognise not just the achievements of the pupils but to celebrate the impressive recent eco awards and initiatives of the school.
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Parents, staff, and the community members all joined in the fun-filled afternoon.
The school puts emphasis on environmental education, with a focus on delivering a sustainability-focused curriculum.
The school has earned numerous awards for its environmental activities.
One such award is the RHS School Gardening Award, for which the school has achieved Level 1 and is now working to reach Level 2, with the long term aim of eventually reaching Level 5.
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The school has also received the Green Flag with distinction, which was awarded to them by Eco-Schools to recognise the work of its Eco-Club.
The club earned praise for conducting an environmental review and creating an action plan to make the school more eco-friendly.
This included initiatives such as Wild Flower Bombs, Litter Picking Activities, starting an Eco Working Group for Parents, and launching a Save Electricity Campaign.
The school's eco-garden and nature walks particularly caught the eyes of assessors.
It also held an ‘Eco-day’ recently, during which volunteers helped with tasks such as planting, weeding, constructing garden furniture, and digging a new pond to improve the school's outdoor educational environment.
The fete's attendees, including the Mayor, had the chance to explore the new learning spaces within the school's woodland areas.
The school's headteacher Stuart Grimes said: "The Mayor’s visit celebrates the importance of environmental education and community involvement in sustainability efforts and highlights North Worcester Primary Academy’s commitment to a greener future."
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