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KINGSLEY BLUE Green
Students of all ages have been working hard to ‘be the difference’, improving their knowledge and understanding of environmental issues.
PLASTICS CHALLENGE
STUDENT VOICE Our school council, Student Voice, has been consulting with students across Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form on a wide range of topics. It’s great to know that environmental issues are high on the agenda and many important changes have already been implemented, including the introduction of reusable (and BPA-free) water bottles in place of single-use bottles and cups. This year’s team is headed up by Sixth Form prefects Gemma and Maia and we have every confidence they will provide strong leadership and continue the good work.
During Enrichment chemists from Years 7, 8 and 9 have been taking on Practical Action’s (www.practicalaction. org) ‘Plastics Challenge’ - an exciting new challenge for pupils aged 8-14 years to develop solutions to the problems caused by plastic waste globally. As part of their research, the girls have been learning about the properties of different types of plastics and how recyclable they are, including those used for everyday items such as food packaging and toys. Do you know your poly(1- chloroethylene) from your poly(1phenylethylene)? Ask one of the girls and they should be able to help you!