Pupils congratulated on eco success

CHILDREN in Kidwelly have been congratulated on their eco success.

The council’s Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Philip Hughes paid a special visit to Ysgol Y Castell because he was so impressed with what had been achieved under the Eco-Schools programme.

The school was recently awarded the Platinum award – the equivalent to four Green Flags – the highest accolade possible.

Cllr Hughes went along to speak to members of the school’s eco committee to hear first hand what they had done to become more environmentally-friendly. It included projects on waste, energy, water, transport, and healthy living.

He said: “I am very impressed with all the hard work being carried out by the pupils and staff at Ysgol Y Castell to reduce their waste and improve their energy efficiency. They really are an example to us all and thoroughly deserve this award.”

The children have carried out litter-picks; water hogs have been installed in toilets; they recycle as much of their rubbish as possible and compost any food waste from the kitchen. Native plants and trees are being planted in the school grounds and the children are growing their own vegetables and herbs to use in cooking.

Cllr Hughes handed out goodie bags which contained pencil cases made from recycled tyres, Eco Eli activity books and crayons.