A ground-breaking partnership has been created between All Saints Academy Plymouth and Clean Our Patch CIC.
It follows the opening last November of the Burrington Community Hub at All Saints Academy, designed to support both students and the local community.
The initiative has seen students and local residents come together to tackle the growing issue of litter, demonstrating their love for the community. One group of determined students, all members of the school’s Mindfulness Club, recently took part in a community litter pick, collecting a remarkable 11 bags of rubbish.
Hope Corbin, a Year 7 student, shared her thoughts:
”Every little bit helps, together we can make our community cleaner and greener.”
Hope and her peers have been integral in the litter-picking efforts, working together with local residents to ensure their community remains a safe and beautiful place to live.
All Saints Academy Plymouth, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has a clear commitment to environmental sustainability and staff will continue to encourage students to take part in community-driven initiatives which make an ongoing impact in their local area.
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The school’s active involvement in litter picking is just one of many ways they are building a sense of responsibility and pride within their students.
Scott Simpson Horne, headteacher at All Saints Academy Plymouth said:
“I am incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive impact.
“This initiative shows their passion for their local area, and it’s inspiring to see them not just talk about making a difference but actively taking part in it.
“We look forward to future opportunities for our students to continue contributing to their community and the legacy of our local area.”
To learn more about volunteer litter picking initiatives see here:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/volunteer-litter-picking
