Pupils at Priory School, Lewes, have taken their first steps to make their schools more environmentally friendly. Priory Eco Group (PEG) have pledged to cut down their litter and count the amount of electric and water they use at the school. They were guided by a representative from Green up your act Education, a Sussex based organization which advises schools on how to make energy improvements.

Pupils were shown how to make wallets from Tetra-packs and a bike linked to a small generator was used to demonstrate how much energy is needed to power a light bulb. They drew up plans for future energy-saving projects and were awarded a bronze award for their effects.

Silver Eco-School Award

Green Up Your Act has helped gain a Silver Eco Schools award for St Mary Magdalene’s school by building a Bug Hotel.

Bug Barn and Raised Bed Workshop

Subjects covered

Waste, Healthy

Living, Energy

Water, Biodiversity

School Grounds.

Food.

Mini Beasts.