Best performing Eco Schools
Ten Warwickshire schools are being commended for their work under the Eco Schools programme.
A special event is being held in recognition of their achievements at Warwickshire County Council offices, Shire Hall, Warwick on Tuesday 23rd May.
The ten lucky schools to be presented with trophies and certificates are: Bilton Junior, Bishops Itchington Primary, Brookhurst Primary, Cannon Maggs Junior, Emscote Infants, Harbury Primary, High Meadow Infants, Myton School, Queen Elizabeth School and Rugby School.
The schools were chosen because of their continued hard work and commitment to the programme, as well as the awards they have already achieved under the scheme.
Cllr Martin Heatley, Portfolio Holder for Environment, who will be presenting the awards, said: “This is a very exciting day for the schools involved, and we are very proud of all the students and teachers taking part, and would like to congratulate them.
“Without their dedication and continued hard work, the Eco Schools programme would not be as successful as it is. But equally, we must not forget all the other Eco Schools out there who are also working very hard. It is a pity we could not give awards to every school, as we know they are all committed to environmental protection. So I would also like to say a big thank you to every one of them in recognition of their work.
“Since Warwickshire County Council began implementation of the Eco Schools programme around eighteen months ago, the response and uptake of the programme has been overwhelming. This shows schools really do want to do something to help protect their environment, and in many cases were already working towards this.”
If there any schools who are not already taking part in the programme and would like to register, please go to: http://www.eco-schools.org.uk to sign up online.
A list of all the schools taking part in the Eco Schools programme can be viewed on the Warwickshire County Council website: http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ecoschools. For more information on the Eco Schools programme please go their national website: http://www.eco-schools.org.uk or contact Barbara Golding, Eco Schools Officer tel: 01926 418065, barbaragolding@warwickshire.gov.uk