On Thursday our Eco Ambassadors enjoyed an inspiring day at the Eco Extravaganza, packed full of workshops, ideas and opportunities to learn more about sustainability.

The children took part in a range of fantastic sessions – using Lego to explore where the most energy is used in schools, discovering how we can develop our school grounds to become more biodiverse and wildlife-friendly, and learning about the ways the cathedral is working to become more sustainable. They even made their own seed balls to help encourage wildflowers and pollinators.

As part of the visit, the group also enjoyed a tour of the cathedral, where they saw King Richard III’s tomb, travelled sustainably by train, enjoyed lunch together in the sunshine, and even had time to celebrate some of their favourite eco books as it was World Book Day!

A highlight of the day was the children presenting their eco project:
“Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference – Improving Recycling and Reducing Plastic Waste.”

The presentation shared all the fantastic work the Eco Team has been doing this year. The judges were incredibly impressed by how confidently the children explained their ideas and reflected on the impact of their work. We are thrilled to share that they were awarded the Eco-Factor Project Award for ‘the most impressive presentation’ – a huge well done.

We are so proud of their enthusiasm, commitment and passion for protecting our planet. Well done team.

A huge thank you to the Diocese Board of Education for organising such a brilliant event, and to the many organisations who supported the day, including Let’s Go Zero, Nature Park and PECT.