Pupils at Ysgol Hiraddug have proven their green credentials after being awarded a top eco award.

Ysgol Hiraddug have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Flag Award after previously gaining three Green Flag Awards thanks to the environmental education programme, Eco-Schools.

Eco-Schools is an international programme run in Wales by environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy and funded by the Welsh Government. Over 90% of schools in Wales are registered on the programme.

The Eco-Schools programme inspires and empowers pupils to be leaders of change in their community, helping them learn about sustainable living and global citizenship while giving them the information and support they need to make changes that will benefit their school, local environment and wider community, such as reducing waste, energy consumption, transport, biodiversity, healthy living and litter issues.

As part of their Eco-Schools Platinum assessment, eco-councillors at Ysgol Hiraddug worked hard to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated by the school through campaigning to change the size of the milk bottles used and by making changes to teeth brushing at school.

Eco-Coordinator, Emily Marshall said: “The current eco-council have been fantastic. They have worked together to inspire others and promote more environmentally responsible behaviour both at school and in the wider community.”

Catrin Hughes , Education Officer for Keep Wales Tidy said: “The Platinum Flag is a very impressive achievement and highlights the enthusiasm and commitment that Ysgol Hiraddug has towards sustainable development. The dedication of the Eco-Committee over many years has been inspirational. I’d like to congratulate and thank all of the pupils and staff involved for their hard work!”

For more information on the Eco-Schools programme, visit www.keepwalestidy.org/eco-schools.