Page 34 - Day of Action

6.4

School examples

Llysfaen Primary School Griffithstown Primary School Platinum Eco-Schools

Llysfaen Primary School in Cardiff decided to Griffithstown Primary School in Torfaen held a Water Pupils from Platinum Eco-Schools met to share ideas
research exactly how much water they use every day Awareness Day of Action to complement the new and learn more about UN Global Goal 14; Life below
by conducting water audits in their school and at pond development at the school and to enhance Water. A series of workshops were held which looked
home. understanding of the importance of caring for water. at some of the threats to our oceans, including litter,
pollution and over fishing.
Nine Eco Committee members monitored water A whole school assembly launched the day, with some
usage at home and discovered that over the course facts about water and tips on what everybody could do See more about the workshops here
of the week their families used a whopping 21,614 to look after our water and the things that live in it.
litres of water. Pupils researched global consumption
and the found this was in stark contrast to families in During the day many activities took place including
Africa. designing awareness posters to learning about ocean
pH levels. All ages got involved and enjoyed the day, and
The whole school took part in a five day toothbrush their actions could be included in their journey towards
challenge to switch off the tap every time they achieving their Eco-Schools Green Flag.
brushed their teeth. The results were outstanding,
with almost every pupil in the school taking part and
saving 17,136 litres of water!

Hippo bags were ordered for every household,
which were distributed with a letter from the eco
committee containing ‘handy tips’ on to how to save
water.