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Reading / Website                                                                       Be inspired


     suggestions                                                                             Be inspired by some examples of how other Eco-Schools

                                                                                             in Wales have successfully brought their curriculum to
                                                                                             life through the positive action.







     Reading Suggestion 1                                                                  Example one:
      Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos tackles litter, removing
     over 100kg from local area                                                          At Ysgol Penmorfa in Denbighshire, each year

     Pupils from Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos, together                                      group are given an Eco-Schools topic to explore
     with the ‘Friends of Rhos on Sea’ and local                                         and inspire their learning. They begin the year
     residents, have been carrying out regular beach                                     by completing the relevant section of the
     litter picks. Over the past year, they have collected more than                     Environmental Review then discuss how they will take action
     100kg of rubbish, helping protect the coastline and reducing                        to make improvements as a class. Each class feeds their actions
     the risk of microplastics entering the sea.                                         into the whole school ‘Eco Action Plan’, which is looked after by

     Find out more                                                                       the Eco-Committee. In addition, each class will take it in turn to
                                                                                         experience life skills sessions which involve nurturing the school
                                                                                         garden, looking after the hens and rabbits or cooking dishes (often
                                                                                         using produce harvested from the school).

     Reading Suggestion 2

     The TAITH Project                                                                     Example two:
     At Ammanford Nursery School, children are                                           As a finalist in Climate Challenge Cymru 2025, Queen Elizabeth
     exploring food, language and traditions from                                        High School presented a powerful message about
     around the world to celebrate cultural diversity                                    the environmental damage caused by waste. Their
     and develop respect for others.                                                     project showcased the practical steps they have

     Read more                                                                           taken to reduce waste and protect the planet,
                                                                                         inspiring others to consider their own impact.

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