Thanks to all of you who donated to this charity before Christmas. On Friday 17th December we all wore our Christmas jumpers or festive outfits.
We raised a phenomenal £735.40 so many thanks. The cheque was handed over this morning to Rebecca who came into school to represent this very worthy charity.
This is our elected 2021-2022 eco-committee.
Our whole school community will work together to renew our Eco Schools Green Flag.
Today we sowed some chilli seeds. Everyone got to take their pot home with them. Click on the link below for growing instructions.
We are taking part in the BIG BATTERY HUNT. Please put all used batteries in one of our boxes and return to school on or before the 7th June. If you need more than one box, just ask. The more batteries we collect for recycling the better chance we have of winning some brilliant prizes.
Batteries are made from a variety of chemicals to power their reactions. Some of these chemicals, such as nickel and cadmium, are extremely toxic, and can cause damage to humans and the environment. In particular, they can cause soil and water pollution and endanger wildlife.
We really enjoy feeding our feathered friends. They really enjoy the fat balls and mixed bird seed we put out for them. there are lots of different birds who call our school grounds home, including robins, blackbirds and lots of sparrows.
Blooming Harts took part in the Big Spring Clean Up by having a litter pick around the school.
Pat from NI Water spoke to the ECO Committee about single use plastic, and why it is important we reduce the amount we use. Pat told us that only 50% of single use plastic bottles get recycled, and the rest either end up in landfill or in the worlds oceans. He also explained the danger it has to sea life. NI Water has given us a reusable water bottle for every child in the school. These will be given out after Christmas. Everyone will be able to refill their water bottles in school.
Our Eco Committee spent an enjoyable afternoon making Christmas Decorations from single use plastic bottles. Hazel from the Millennium Court Arts centre in Portadown came to help us make our decorations. The decorations are on display in the Millennium Court as part of their MANMADE Fantastic Plastic Christmas Tree. Call in and have a look.
