Pupils from three Northampton primary schools joined forces last week to clean up part of the Racecourse, demonstrating their commitment to taking action for their local environment.
On Thursday 6th February primary pupils from #EMATter schools Castle Academy, Stimpson Avenue Academy and Northampton International Academy spent more than an hour on the litter pick and armed with litter pickers and bin bags, the pupils worked hard to dispose of any litter they found.
The litter pick event was organised by each school’s eco-committee. Eco-committees are led by pupils passionate about promoting environmental awareness in their schools and local communities, and members play a key role in helping to reduce the environmental impact of their schools.
Supporting their efforts was the Northampton Litter Wombles, who provided special equipment and guidance to pupils during the litter pick. Northampton Litter Wombles is a community-led group which is working to eradicate litter in Northamptonshire by raising awareness and engaging with local agencies as well as supporting individuals and groups who wish to litter pick in the county.