Pupils at a primary school in Blackburn have been praised for the work they have done for the environment.

Students at St Michael with St John Church of England Primary School have earned an international accreditation, recognising their work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.

The Eco-Schools programme was established in 1994 and is now delivered in more than 70 countries across the globe.

More than 1 million pupils attended an Eco-School in England in 2022-23.

Pupils at St Michael and St John's first formed an Eco-Committee in the last academic year, then collaborated with committee Leader Mrs Booth, to conduct an environmental review, assessing how eco-friendly their school is.

They reviewed everything from biodiversity within their school grounds to how pupils and staff members travel to school. 

Building on their findings, pupils and Mrs Booth then planned a year of action designed to advance their school’s green credentials, improve their local environment, and protect the planet. 

The eco-committee connected their work to three Eco-Schools topics, these topics range from energy, to biodiversity, healthy living, school grounds and litter, and they then planned a variety of projects.

Headteacher, Zoe Mabbott said: “Congratulations to all who assisted in any way in helping the school successfully attain the much-coveted Eco-Schools green flag award. Well done to Mrs Booth and the Eco Warriors."

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: “The Eco-Schools green flag award is an internationally recognised symbol of high environmental standards. The pupils and school staff that earn the award deserve immense credit for their hard work, determination, and creativity. Their passion for protecting our planet is an inspiration to us all.”