A GILLINGHAM school’s environmental efforts have been recognised with a special award.

Youngsters at Wyke Primary School have earned the international Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, recognising their work in making the school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.

The Eco-Schools programme was established in 1994 and is now delivered in more than 70 countries across the globe, with more than 1 million pupils attended an Eco-School in England in 2022/23.

Pupils at Wyke Primary first formed an Eco-Committee, then collaborated with eco-lead teacher, Miss Sheere, to conduct an environmental review, assessing how eco-friendly their school is.

They reviewed everything from biodiversity within their school grounds to how pupils and staff members travel to school.

Building on their findings, the Eco-Warriors and Miss Sheere then planned a year of action designed to advance the school’s green credentials, improve their local environment, and protect the planet.

Headteacher, Ed Birkett, said: “We are very proud of our Eco-Warriors and the commitment and hard work they have put in to raise eco-awareness within the school, culminating in the coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.”

Eco-Schools England manager, Adam Flint, said: “The Eco-Schools Green Flag award is an internationally recognised symbol of high environmental standards.

“The pupils and school staff that earn the award deserve immense credit for their hard work, determination, and creativity. Their passion for protecting our planet is an inspiration to us all.”

To learn more about Eco-Schools, visit www.eco-schools.org.uk.