Bright Sparks Awarded at Lancashire Schools' Awards
More than 100 pupils and teachers arrived at Mytton Fold Hotel in Whalley this week for the It's Our Planet Awards 2011. Primary and secondary schools from across Lancashire attended the glittering Awards Ceremony, complete with a two course meal and a guest appearance by scientists from the ‘Flash Bang Science' mobile laboratory.
Easter Fun - Pennine Peddlerz!
Wondering what to do over your Easter holidays? Look no further than our new biking programme - there's something for everyone with Pennine Peddlerz!
Free climate change workshops for Blackburn Schools
United Utilities are funding free climate change workshops for all schools in Blackburn.
Young, Gifted and Green
The winners of the It's Our Planet Awards were announced and recognised at a glittering Awards Ceremony at Ewood Park in Blackburn on the 21st October 2010.
Last Chance to Enter
Lancashire Schools are being invited to enter Groundwork's It's Our Planet Awards 2010 that provide primary and secondary schools with recognition for their achievements in improving environmental performance.
A Summer of Fun
Wondering what to do over the summer? Groundwork have put together an exciting programme of activities for young people aged 4 - 16 and their families. Try your hand at den building, campfire cooking, dry-stone walling, mixing and synchronising beats, and busting berms on the rides and jumps of Lee Quarry.
Cool Climate Champions Crowned
STAFF and pupils at Middleforth C of E Primary School have won £1,000 for their school in a competition encouraging Lancashire schools to "go green".
Sustainable Schools Teacher Training Twilight Sessions
Groundwork and The Wildlife Trust have teamed up with LCC’s school travel team, FACE, RSPCA and the Global Education Centre to deliver a series of twilight workshops (from 4:00 to 5:30pm) covering the sustainable schools doorways.
Kids Prove It's Cool To Be Green
Schools are being invited to compete for a first prize of £1000 in a competition to teach children about reducing their carbon footprint. The competition will be launched on World Environment Day (5th June) and will also offer prizes of £500 and £250 for two runners up.
Schools Go Bananas
A tropical island made entirely from fairtrade bananas was the winning entry in a competition run by the environmental charity Groundwork Pennine Lancashire. The picture included boats, dolphins, a palm tree and even the fairtrade logo and was constructed by pupils from Whittle-le-Woods Primary School in Chorley.
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