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Introduction                                                                        A letter from




       As the school year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to                         our guest editor
       pause, reflect, and celebrate. In this issue, we shine a light
       on the inspiring efforts of educators and learners across                           Mark Painter
       Wales that have contributed to a more sustainable future.                           Eco-Coordinator at Platinum Eco-School, Ysgol
       Whether it’s reducing waste, planting trees and gardens,                            Llandrillo yn Rhos
       conserving energy, or raising awareness, every step taken
       this year has made a difference.
                                                                                           At Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos in       Parents often tell me how proud
       Let’s celebrate these achievements and continue to build                            Colwyn Bay, we have been             they are of their children’s
       a culture of environmental responsibility and action in our                         more determined over the last        involvement, and many have
       schools, as well as considering the potential to influence                          year or so to share our Eco-         started making changes at home,
       entire communities.                                                                 Schools aims, activities and         like having a new-found passion
                                                                                           successes with the wider school      for gardening and planting
                                                                                           community.                           wildflowers or walking to school.

                                                                                           As a result, I’ve seen firsthand     Several have even offered to
                                                                                           how this can bring incredible        support us by donating pots, soil
                                                                                           benefits. When we communicate        and gardening tools. By sharing
                                                                                           what we’re doing — whether           what we’re doing, we’ve been
                                                                                           it’s through newsletters,            able to form partnerships that
        Contents                                                                           assemblies, or school messaging      have brought in resources we

                                                                                           services — it sparks interest        wouldn’t otherwise have such
        Leaving a Lasting Impression                                                       and involvement from parents,        as large donations of seeds,

        Climate Challenge Cymru                                                            carers, and local organisations      recycled planters and most
                                                                                           such as: Friends of Rhos on Sea,     importantly
        Reading suggestions                                                                Colwyn Bay Town Council, The         - voluntary
                                                                                           Rotary Lions, School Governors,      time to help us
        Resources                                                                          Friends of the School and            improve our
                                                                                           wonderful local businesses. It       school site.
        What’s coming up?                                                                  helps people see the real impact

        Support                                                                            these projects have on our
                                                                                           learners and our environment.
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