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28:07:2010

£7,000 grant helps pupils master climate change

A £7,000 grant from May Gurney has enabled more than 100 pupils from across Norfolk to get to grips with the important issues of climate change and sustainability.

A series of master-classes run by the Low Carbon Innovation Centre (LCIC) at the UEA has been funded by May Gurney and supported by Norwich 21, Norwich City Council and Community University Engagement East.

More than 100 students from a number of schools have attended the sessions, during which they have been encouraged to air their views and explore sustainable development and carbon reduction within their own school and beyond.

Dr Tom Macagno, head of sustainability at May Gurney, said: “May Gurney is enthusiastic to support this type of event.

“The workshops help nurture values and awareness around sustainability which the children will take with them in their future roles, be it as designers, managers, artists or teachers. This establishes a foundation for our sustainable future.”

Jonathon Hooton, head of geography at Notre Dame High School, said: “The master-class inspired our younger pupils to really get involved in monitoring energy used in our school.

“As a result they have set up a carbon club to work with the sixth formers and draw up an energy action plan for their school and community.”

Amanda Knights, geography teacher at Acle High School, said: “The virtual reality suite is great – it really gives us a good idea about what the future might hold.

“Being able to focus on their local area has worked really well, and the students will be able to take some really strong actions from the day to encourage them to take responsibility for their actions.”