Pupils show off eco village model to Sandwell deputy mayor
Pupils from five primary schools attended a special day at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School in Wednesbury, where they presented their model of an eco-village to the Sandwell's Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ann Shackelton.
Pupils from five primary schools attended a special day at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School in Wednesbury, where they presented their model of an eco-village to the Sandwell's Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ann Shackelton.
The students from St Francis Xavier, St Gregory's, St Hubert's, St Phillips (Sandwell) and St Joseph's (Dudley) primary schools have been working on an eco project with students from Stuart Bathurst.
Following presentations on the special features of each section of the village, Councillor Shackleton said she was very impressed not just by the models that had been built but also the young people's knowledge on green technologies and the importance of reducing our carbon footprints.
Councillor Shackleton said: "Parents are now being made aware by children of the importance of sustainability."
She added that she would be considering solar panels instead of a new car!
As Cyrus Javillo, a year 7 Stuart Bathurst pupil stated, we need to change as "our environment is fragile".
The project on climate change, alternative fuels and eco-friendly housing and businesses will end with the pupils visiting the Houses of Parliament and delivering a letter to No.10 Downing Street in April, which it is then hoped can be taken to the Rio Summit 2012.
