Children aged between four and seven from more than a dozen Bridgend primary schools have taken part in an event designed to teach them about the world in which we live and how they can help improve the environment.
Organised by Pontycymer Nursery, schools advisory service ESIS and the Sustainable Development team from Bridgend County Borough Council, the event saw children enjoying a series of interactive workshops at Pontycymer Nursery and Blaengarw Rugby Club.
With an emphasis on fun, the workshops gave the children a chance to try activities such as African drumming and turning old newspapers into fuel logs for summer barbeques. It also touched upon issues such as waste and recycling, renewable energy and growing your own food.
The event encouraged the children to think about other cultures and gave them an insight into what life is like for boys and girls living in Uganda.
Councillor Alana Davies, Cabinet Member for Children and Young people, said: “The children had a lot of fun while learning about how they can make a positive difference to the environment.
“The event also provided teachers with activities and practical ideas that they can use again in the classroom so children can continue to benefit from these important messages.”
The workshops were provided by Slapping Skins, Keep Wales Tidy (Eco-schools), Sustainable Education, Out to Learn Willow, Care for Uganda, Groundwork Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, the RSPCA and staff from Pontycymer Nursery.
