More than 750 pupils take part in Cannock environmental project
Children from 14 schools have taken part in a programme promoting recycling and reducing litter, with a follow-up challenge planned to encourage lasting change
More than 750 children and young people from 14 schools across Cannock Chase have taken part in an environmental education programme, with a follow-up challenge planned to help them put what they have learned into practice.
Binworld, organised by Cannock Chase Council, uses theatre, interactive learning and practical activities to teach pupils about littering, recycling, waste reduction and caring for their local environment.
The challenge will encourage schools to monitor changes in areas such as littering, recycling and environmental awareness over six months.
The performances were hosted by Kingsmead School and delivered by its students, who are also members of local theatre group Split Mask Theatre Company. The programme was funded by Biffa.
Before the shows, council officers visited participating schools to run workshops exploring environmental issues in their communities.
Councillor John Parkes, portfolio leader for operational services and parks at Cannock Chase Council, said the programme had engaged young people with environmental issues in a fun and meaningful way.
He said: “Looking after our environment is everyone's responsibility and it's vital that we help children and young people understand the role they can play, whether that's putting litter in a bin, recycling correctly, reducing waste or encouraging friends and family to do the same.”
Tom Truby, assistant headteacher at Kingsmead School, said staff were proud of the students' performances, which delivered important messages in a way that connected with young people.