Perth pupils to attend dinner with Sir David
A Perth school is one of three to win a table at a charity dinner event with Sir David Attenborough.
Perth Grammar School, along with Denny High School and George Heriot’s School, will see some of its pupils attend The Hunter Foundation dinner, which takes place at the National Museum of Scotland tonight (February 18).
The black-tie event will also see Grammy-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti and 80s sensations Hue and Cry perform.
Perth Grammar School entered the climate challenge competition by creating a film to launch a new system created by children to embed sustainability into the school curriculum.
Their system would bring new waste management processes, bio-fueled public transport, make multi-use products more popular in Scottish schools by swapping cling film for reusable tubs and encourage pupils to have reusable water bottles.
The powerful film called for people to change their attitude and said:“If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not listening”.
Sir Tom Hunter commented:“We have seen Scotland’s young people react to this climate challenge with deep knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done.
“What strikes me is the consistency with which they see schools as potential beacons of hope citing everything from meat-free Mondays, banning plastics to water refills, garden and tree planting as well as clean energy.
“Given the government’s commitment to climate change, schools may well be precisely the place to continue this drive harnessing the passion and knowledge of the young people who can and will lead this change.
“To be honest all the schools and pupils who participated were winners, but these three remarkable entries from Denny High School, George Heriot’s School and Perth Grammar School shone out.
“Scotland’s young people already play their part in climate action, a part that will only grow exponentially.”
Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, added:“The high volume and standard of entries show just how important the environment is to Scotland’s school pupils.
“The winners all presented an understanding of the issues and a range of practical ideas for tackling the climate emergency.
“To change our current path, we need fresh thinking and, even more importantly, commitment to alter the way we live, and it is heartening to see these young people embrace this.”
The film is available at http://bit.ly/ THFPerth