Primary eco-warriors pledge to protect the planet

The free workshops which were delivered by Scottish Water and Wild Planet Explorers taught pupils how they can tackle marine litter and help keep the sewers flowing.

160 pupils across Kinghorn Primary School took part in free interactive sessions which were presented by conservationist Joanna McFarlane who used colourful animal toys, music and games to bring her message to life.

Pupils from P1 - P4 took part in the workshops and P 5-7 watched a litter presentation.

Joanna who lives in Charlestown, said; “I had a fantastic time with the children, sharing the stories of Orsom the Octopus, Cassius the Crab and Deepa the Dolphin and stories of marine litter around the world with them.

“The children learnt how wildlife is being impacted by toilet related marine litter every day and learnt how they could help through the Wild Planet Explorer's 3P Pledge Champion Award.”

The pupils also took part in a local letter pick and signed up to the Wild Planet Explorer's 3P Pledge - to not flush anything down the loo apart from pee, paper and poo.

Carol Wyse Headteacher at Kinghorn Primary School said; “Our pupils have been enthused and motivated by Jo's delivery of how use of plastics impact our world and the animals in it and what we can do to help.

"Our pupil group 'RESPECT' is now looking to work wider in our community on recycling, use of plastics and what can we do in Kinghorn.”

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