Eco Conference 2020

Year 5 hosted a fantastic and innovative Environmental Conference this week attended by a number of local schools.

The students started the day by listening to a talk by our Environmentalist-in-Residence, Phil Williams. Phil talked passionately about the window of time which we all have to change our behaviour towards the environment and create a better world for future generations. The day involved a variety of group sessions and interactive workshops relating to climate change and the preservation of the environment.

From self-portraits created from cardboard, to building a mesh whale filled with plastic bottles and covered with flatted milk cartons to form its skin, the students really engaged with the aim of the conference. Other activities included drama workshops encouraging empathy for ocean creatures overwhelmed by plastic and group discussions triggered by a series of questions, enabling the pupils to learn more about the impact of climate change. The conference was an incredible opportunity for the Pipers students to unite about their concerns for the future of their planet and to work with their peers on solutions for change.