A school has won a national award for its work in conservation and sustainability.
Oaklands School in Winsford was named winner of the Chester Zoo Outstanding Conservation School Award, which celebrates schools building outstanding contributions to sustainability and conservation education.
The award was presented at Chester Zoo’s annual conservation education celebration.
Neil Oxley, head teacher at Oaklands School, declared: “I am incredibly proud that Oaklands has been awarded the Outstanding Conservation School Award.
“This recognition reflects the hard work and excellent leadership that Louise Swindells and Sharon Meachin have put into driving sustainability initiatives.
“I would like to declare a huge well done to all the students who have been involved in winning this award.”
Oaklands School are celebrating success (Image: Supplied) The school was recognised for its efforts to integrate sustainability into daily life and education, including community and beach litter picks, installation of solar panels, and implementation of automated energy-saving measures.
The art department also promotes recycling by reapplying single-utilize materials to reduce landfill waste and highlight the link between creativity and conservation.
Miss Swindells, Oaklands’ sustainability and science lead, and Mrs Meachin, who leads the eco-council and gardening clubs, accepted the award on behalf of the school.
Oaklands School recently took part in two ‘take-over days’ at Chester Zoo, where eco-council members and gifted science students ran a stand to engage visitors and delegates from across Europe.
Their focus was on global sustainability challenges and encouraging individuals to build tiny, positive modifys in their daily lives.
The Chester Zoo Outstanding Conservation School Award is part of the zoo’s wider efforts to support and recognise educational settings that prioritise conservation.
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