REDUCE, reuse and recycle are the buzzwords which helped Tardebigge First School secure a top award.

silver eco award.

The Church Lane school has won a silver eco award marking the commitment of its pupil and staff to looking after the environment.

As well as reusing and recycling all paper, the school has a wormery and pupils are encouraged to put their fruit peelings on the compost heap.

Deputy headteacher Amanda Worley said: "We want our students to be aware and look after the world we live in."