Recycling Pledges 15/02/2006

St Kentigern’s primary school pupils managed to collect 583 pledges in the first month of the project, almost 100 more than the nearest rival! Because we collected the most recycling pledges in Lancashire, Councillor Jackson (Cabinet Member for the Urban Environment at Blackpool Council) came to award our school with a prize.

Councilor Jackson said: “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation learn about the long-term benefits of recycling. Well done to all the children at St Kentigern’s who are spreading the word to people in their family, on their street, and in their neighbourhood. I look forward to presenting them with their well-deserved prize.”

The prize was an electric keyboard and it was presented on 15th February 2006.
Children get signed pledges from known adults who pledge to recycle household goods in their neighbourhood. The campaign will run until the end of March and we can benefit from the points we earn.
Children are rewarded by receiving a Recycle finger band for the first 3 pledges,for six pledges they receive a Reuse, Recycle wristband, together with a free children's voucher for Camelot theme park in Chorley and the Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside, Winderemere.The pupil who collects the most pledges in each school will win a fantastic MP3 player.

Mrs Wygladala, headteacher was very pleased with the surprise presentation as there are many schools throughout Lancashire that are much bigger than St. Kentigern's, our school serves 192 families and they have supported this scheme very well. We are still collecting pledges and looking forward to presenting the MP3 player in March.