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BLACKFRIARS: ENVIRONMENT WARRIORS

Blackfriars Academy pupils have been plastic waste to the local recycling bank on a
busy this term learning about the weekly basis.
environment and how to look after it.
The school’s catering company, Aspens, joined
Pupils at the special academy had the in the fun with a Jamie Oliver trained chef
opportunity to survey the school teaching pupils about reducing food wastage.
grounds and look at ways in which
they can improve their environment. Working with businesses like Gladstone,
Portmeirion and Royal Doulton, the Aspens
Lessons provided pupils with the chance to learn chefs demonstrated how fridge leftovers can
about upcycling, with fantastic art displays be used to create some super yummy pizzas.
being created from recycled plastic.
The environment and sustainability themed
Meanwhile, using the advanced technolo- work was a great hit with pupils, helping them to
gy in the school’s 4D room, pupils learnt develop a deep respect for the world in which
about the problems facing our oceans they live.
by virtually fishing for plastic in the sea.
As a Trust we encourage our schools to teach pupils
The school’s green initiatives have gained the about the environment, the problems faced and
support of local pottery company Wedgwood steps they can take to improve the world we live in.
who have committed to taking the school’s
Keep up the good work Blackfriars! We can’t
wait to see what environmentally friendly
methods you come up with next!