A WINCANTON school has been awarded an environmental accolade.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been awarded the LiveSimply Award this term.

The award, administered by the international aid charity Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), is given to schools who can demonstrate that they are living in solidarity with communities around the world experiencing poverty.

The school received the award after successfully implementing faith-inspired actions across the school that highlighted the importance of caring for people and the planet.

Members of the Pupil Eco Council took a leading role in developing how the school could live more simply and sustainably.

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In the award assessment, the school was praised for delivering a strong range of impactful actions across the global, local and school communities.

Danuta Girton and Sheila Loftus, headteachers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, said: “We are so proud of how hard our children and families have worked to raise money, save energy and to develop life long skills of how to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.”

Helen Taylor, CEO of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, added: “We are delighted to see Our Lady of Mount Carmel recognised with the LiveSimply Award. This achievement reflects the school’s deep commitment to living out our Catholic mission through meaningful action.

“Their work to care for creation, support global communities and inspire pupils to make a positive difference is truly admirable. The dedication shown by staff, families and children is a wonderful example of faith in action across our trust.”