Going Green is Jost the Ticket

by Joanne Macdonald

SOUL sensation Joss Stone surprised pupils at a Linwood school by supporting their environmentally friendly work.

The chart-topper, whose hits include Super Duper Love and Tell Me ‘Bout it, gave her support to St Benedict’s High School’s Green Day last week.

The day aimed at increasing awareness among pupils of their duties as ‘good citizens of the earth’ and the singer/songwriter sent a special goodwill message on a signed poster of herself.

Her special message backed the school’s drive to promote Fairtrade, increase knowledge about the environment and our role in preserving it and raising cash for the Prince’s Trust Charity.

Events on the day included: a stall selling Rainbow Turtle Fairtrade goods; a talk on the problems plastic bags can cause to the environment; posters from the SPCA on the threat rubbish poses to wildlife; pupil displays on litter; quizzes and a display featuring a super-light, carbon fibre bicycle.

Pupils will also be building a shed in the school grounds to house tools which are being used in their eco garden.

Michael Canning, head teacher at St Benedict’s High School, said: “The school fully supports any initiative which increases our awareness of our duties as good citizens of this earth, to protect and enhance its potential.

“We encourage and work with the pupils to respect their environment and this day allows us to press home this message.

“Similarly our continued and on-going commitment to the Fairtrade initiative encourages both pupils and staff to be aware of the benefits of this wonderful project.

“We are looking forward to future participation in these events.”

Delighted second-year pupil, Daniel McIntyre, 14, said: “I wanted to be involved in Green Day because I would like to stop people polluting the Earth. I would like more people to walk to school.”

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